Vehicle recall 96V170001 · September 10, 1996

Nissan D21 and Pathfinder

The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during November 1996.NOTE:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time shouldcontact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V170001
Reported to NHTSA: September 10, 1996
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: November 25, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 84,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 96V170001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Nissan D21 (1994): 1994
Nissan Pathfinder (1994): 1994

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