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Make: | Nissan |
| Model Year: | 2016 | |
| Model: | TITAN | |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 17V268000 | |
| Component: | SEAT BELTS:REAR | |
| Potential Number of Vehicles Affected: | 44,264 | |
| Owner Notified Date: | N/A | |
| Report Received Date: | 04/24/2017 | |
| Record Creation Date: | 04/25/2017 |
2016 Nissan TITAN DEFECT 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.2016 Nissan TITAN DEFECT CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.2016 Nissan TITAN RECALL CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
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 11, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.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.
