NHTSA Recall # | 133497 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V268000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | TITAN |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
Date of notification | 19/09/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/02/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 24/04/17 |
Report created | 25/04/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 201 |
Estimated number of affected units | 44264 |
Defect summary | Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 nissan titan crew cab and titan xd crew cab vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seatbelt assembly may not adequately protect the occupant's head, allowing it to contact the d-ring bolt trim cap. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." |
Consequence summary | If the occupant's head contacts the d-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbing material to the c-pillar finishers and replace the seatbelt bolt and bolt cap, free of charge. The recall began september 19, 2017. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |