NHTSA recall 96V-170 (96V170001)

seat belts recall reported September 10, 1996 - about 84,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V170001
Also written as: 96V-170
Reported: September 10, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~84,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-170 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Nissan D21 - 1994

Nissan Pathfinder - 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.