Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear seat belts have a potential issue with the webbing that could be damaged in a severe frontal crash, causing it to break and increase the risk of injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If the webbing breaks completely, it could lead to a higher risk of injury to the person sitting in the seat.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership to have protective covers installed over the rear seat belts, free of charge, as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IN CERTAIN HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASHES, THE WEBBING OF A REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT MAY CONTACT THE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE WHERE IT CAN BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL PORTION OF THE HINGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE WEBBING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATED, IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTORS OVER THE WEBBING OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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