Recall - Seat Belt Buckle Replacement: Overview
Reference:NTB02-055a
Date:
December 11, 2002
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT
^ This bulletin supercedes Recall Campaign bulletin NTB02-055
^ Refer to this bulletin NTB02-055a for complete information
^ Please discard all previous copies of NTB02-055
^ The seat belt buckle "lot code" range has been expanded
CAMPAIGN I.D. # / NHTSA #: R2017/02V-125
APPLIED VEHICLE:
1994 Truck (D21)
APPLIED VIN:
1N6*D1***RC300437 - 1N6*D1***RC390867
NOTE:
Use Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
The front seat belt buckles may contain a part that could cause the seat belt tongue not to fully engage if it is not firmly inserted into the buckle, and may result in the seat belt becoming unfastened in the event of a collision or hard braking. This problem only affects certain lot numbers of buckles as described in the SERVICE PROCEDURE section of this bulletin. Please note that the center seat belt buckle, in bench seat equipped D21 trucks, is not affected by this campaign.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned PNC R2017 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 71,000.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer's responsibility to check each vehicle falling within the range of this campaign which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in dealer inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While the Federal law applies only to new cars, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any affected used cars in their inventory before selling them.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail requesting them to bring their vehicle in for front seat belt buckle inspection and replacement of any buckles with the affected lot numbers. A copy of this notification can be found on page 5/5 of this bulletin.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Hold the buckle in one hand and depress the release button.
2. Shine a small flashlight into the buckle and read the "lot code" as shown in Figure 1.
NOTE:
Check both front buckles and record the lot code on the repair order.
3. Compare the lot code of the buckle in the vehicle to the lot numbers listed in the chart shown.
4. If the lot code on the buckle does not fall within the lot code ranges in the table, the buckle does not require replacement.
5. If the lot code does fall within the ranges in the above chart, proceed to step 6.
NOTE:
You may find that only one buckle may fall into the range. If so, only the affected buckle should be replaced.
6. Bench seat models: Remove the seat by loosening and removing the four 12 mm head attaching bolts.
Bucket seat models: Move the bucket seat forward to access the seat belt buckle anchor bolt.
7. Replace the affected seat belt buckle assembly.
NOTE:
The retractor and/or lap belt portion of the seat belt will NOT be replaced. Only the affected buckle portions need to be replaced.
8. Torque the buckle anchor bolt to 26.4-33.6 ft-lbs (35.8-45.6 N.m, 3.65-4.65 kg-m).
9. Bench seat models: Insert the seat belt buckles through the seat cushion openings, and install the seat. Torque the seat mounting bolts to 15-20 ft-lbs (21-26 N.m, 2.1- 2.7 kg-m).
10. Check the seat belt operation by inserting and removing the tongue into the buckle three times to confirm that it latches properly.
Lifetime Seat Belt Warranty
The vehicles involved in this campaign have a "Lifetime" Limited Warranty on all seat belt assemblies. If a customer complains of seat belt problems which are not the subject of this campaign, the necessary repairs should be performed and claimed using normal seat belt claims coding. These claims will not be honored using the recall campaign coding.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts Distribution Plan
To support the campaign, and to minimize customer and dealer inconvenience, all dealers will receive a start-up supply of buckles prior to the owner notification.
Minimum Inventory Recommendation
In addition to the distribution, the chart shown contains a recommended minimum inventory amount. This minimum inventory should be maintained by all dealers during the first 90 days of this campaign to support the "fixed right the first time" goal.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a "Campaign" (CM) line claim using claims coding information shown.