Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 10, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/REAR SEAT BELTS

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."

NHTSA ID: 96V185000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 36,000

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 10, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/TAKATA SEAT BELTS

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

NHTSA ID: 96V170001

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 84,000

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 4, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BENCH

AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION IN THE SEAT CABLE ROLLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT ADJUST LEVER TO THE LATCH TO BE PINCHED IN THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ID: 96V089002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,000

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLER ASSEMBLY IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 9, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING

A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.

NHTSA ID: 96V083000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 79,000

Consequence Summary:

A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 22, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

DUE TO THE THICKNESS OF THE CARPET PADDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL COULD CATCH A DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL.

NHTSA ID: 96V031000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,775

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD INHIBIT A DRIVER FROM APPLYING THE BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CARPET PADDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL ADJACENT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 22, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/STEERING:GEAR BOX

DUE TO THE TYPE OF LUBRICANT USED IN THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY, THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (LESS THAN -30 C) COULD INCREASE TO THE POINT WHERE SOME DRIVERS WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE WHEEL.

NHTSA ID: 96V034000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,775

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY HAVING DIFFERENT LUBRICANT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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