1991 NISSAN SENTRA Recall ID from NHTSA: 95V103002
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 1995 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
SENTRA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
2730462
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 24, 1995
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2730462
Model Affected
1991 NISSAN SENTRA
1991 Nissan Sentra Defect Summary:
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Defect Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2730462
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1991 NISSAN SENTRA Recall ID from NHTSA: 91V022000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 08, 1991 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected |
SENTRA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
165000
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 08, 1991
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
165000
Model Affected
1991 NISSAN SENTRA
1991 Nissan Sentra Defect Summary:
IMPROPER BELT GUIDE PERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE FRAYING OF THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS NEAR THE RETRACTOR.
Defect Consequence:
THE FRAYING OF THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING CAN CAUSEIMPROPER RETRACTION OF THE BELT, WHICH WOULD LEAD TO INADEQUATE PROTECTION OFSEAT OCCUPANT DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, AND COULD RESULT IN INCREASEDRISK OF INJURY.
Remedy:
MODIFY THE SAFETY BELT GUIDES TO PREVENT FRAYING; AND OR REPLACE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IF FRAYING IS PRESENT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
165000
Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.