Vehicle recall 96V185000 · October 10, 1996
1997 Nissan Altima
Certain buckle assemblies were produced with a "buckle base" that was improperly heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during October 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 should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V185000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 10, 1996
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 28, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Altima (1997): 1997
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