Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD
— Recall Campaign #17V268000
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."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 44,264 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V268000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | April 24, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V268000 |
| Units affected: | 44,264 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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 began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes:
- 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.