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Nissan · Canada · High

Nissan Altima: Seats and Restraints

Affects Nissan Altima · 1997 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 209 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE IN THE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: REAR SEAT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational