| Issue ID | 533069 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10114164 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | QUEST |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/07/04 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We represent a gentleman that purchased a 2004 nissan quest minivan. While sitting in the middle bucket seat, he attempted to slide the seat back to show his family how to do it. In raising the lever on the side of the seat, there is an extremely large opening (where the natural curvature of an adults fingers 'fit') which acts as a vice. He ended up with a severed finger tip. Apparently the 2005 model has been 'changed.' however, the 2004 is the same on every one that i see. It can be demonstrated by putting a pencil in and sliding the seat back. It obviously snaps in half with ease. It is a very dangerous condition. Unknown if any other injuries to other individuals reported.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KISSIMMEE, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 11/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | ACTION NISSAN |
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