CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEATS
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 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.
What this recall means for you
Some rear seats in these vehicles may have improperly welded recliner joints on the lower seat frame. Because of this, the seats do not fully meet federal safety standards for seating systems and seat belt anchorages. In a crash, the weak welds can increase the risk of injury to rear occupants.
Nissan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the rear seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames at no cost to you.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to confirm whether your vehicle is included and to schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Rogue | 20162017 |
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