NHTSA recall 98V065000

Seat Belts · Nissan North America, Inc.

March 25, 1998report date

20,000units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: In certain frontal crashes, the front seat belt can slip between the seat bottom finisher and the seat back plastic recliner handle where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the recliner lever.

Why it matters: If the seat belt is completely severed, it can increase the risk of serious injury to an occupant in a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the plastic handle on the end of the seat back reclining lever fwith a different shape handle which will prevent the seat belt from slipping between the handle and the seat.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

1998 Nissan Frontier

All model years NHTSA lists

1998 Nissan Frontier.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V065000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.