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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V268
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 44,264
Seatbelt May Not Adequately Protect Head/FMVSS 201
If the occupant’s head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.”
Remedy:
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 is expected to begin September 26, 2017.
Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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