Recall
Nissan Altima — 96V185000
NHTSA ID
96V185000
Make
Nissan
Model
Altima
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1996-10-10
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
36,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH A "BUCKLE BASE" THAT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE "BUCKLE BASE" TO BE BRITTLE FAILING TO COMPLY TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.