Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The rear seat belts in your vehicle have a webbing that could get cut by the sharp edge of the rear seat back hinge in a high-speed crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt webbing is cut, it won't be able to restrain you in a crash, increasing your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealership will install protective covers over the rear seat belts to prevent the webbing from getting damaged. This repair is free, and you should schedule it 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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