NHTSA Recall 91V022000
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1991-02-08. An estimated 165,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
IMPROPER BELT GUIDE PERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE FRAYING OF THE SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS NEAR THE RETRACTOR.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
MODIFY THE SAFETY BELT GUIDES TO PREVENT FRAYING; AND OR REPLACE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IF FRAYING IS PRESENT.
Notes
SYSTEM: SHOULDER SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; SENTRA B12 MODEL EQUIPPED WITH 2-POINTNON-MOTORIZED PASSIVE FRONT SHOULDER BELTS.