Nissan Titan, Titan XD: Rear/other

Date

April 24, 2017

Filed by

Nissan North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Nissan Titan (2017); Nissan Titan XD (2016)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

44264

What can happen

If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Sept. 19, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

201

Influenced by

OVSC

Recall number

17V268000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.