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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-345 (04V345000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | RO406 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | July 19, 2004 |
| Owners notified | September 27, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 59,947 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-345 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 59,947 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.