RECALL: S13 240sx Auto seat belt.

[racer98]

So If you have a S13 with the auto seat belts its a warrnety fix. I havent seen a post about this.



Make : NISSAN Model : 240SX Year : 1989
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V103002 Recall Date : MAY 12, 1995
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2730462
Summary:
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; BELT BUCKLES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER, MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

[ZK]

Seems like only 1989 cars are affected and only the red button latch thing is replaced.

I'd love to get new power belt motors... my belts move super slow and make all sorts of sounds.

[projectRDM]

Welcome to 10 years ago when we all knew about this.

[aznpoopy]

Originally Posted by R240NA

Welcome to 10 years ago when we all knew about this.

i think the problem is 10 years ago many of us 'new' owners weren't in high school yet.

[lilredstiffy]

Its not just the auto belts either, I had my lap belts replaced at the dealer for free when i stopped by to check out how much new hardware cost...my local dealer boasts any defective / broken belt in a modern nissan is covered.

but yeah the recall is way old news

[krustindumm]

Originally Posted by lilredstiffy

Its not just the auto belts either, I had my lap belts replaced at the dealer for free when i stopped by to check out how much new hardware cost...my local dealer boasts any defective / broken belt in a modern nissan is covered.

but yeah the recall is way old news

seat belts are always life time warrantee against defective operation.

[projectRDM]

Originally Posted by aznpoopy

i think the problem is 10 years ago many of us 'new' owners weren't in high school yet.

That's just crazy. I was already graduated for a few years and trying to 'make it' in the real world.