The problem
Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact." An area on the rear pillar where the rear seat belt upper anchor is attached may not be sufficiently energy absorbent.
The risk
This could result in an increased risk of injury if the area is struck in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the outboard rear seat belt assemblies with new ones. The recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Contacts
Nissan recall no. Ro406. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Nissan dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V345000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.