Recall 96V185000: 1997 Nissan Altima

Report received

Oct 10, 1996

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

36,000vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain buckle assemblies were produced with a "buckle base" that was improperly heat treated. This can cause the "buckle base" to be brittle failing to comply to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Possible consequence

In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the buckle assemblies and replace them if necessary.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Nissan Altima108 complaints