The problem
On certain Mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. The fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. The striker May become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket.
The risk
If the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. Striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes.
The fix
Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2005. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 05V-480 (05V480000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Seats › Mid/rear assembly |
| Report date | October 17, 2005 |
| Owners notified | December 19, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 33,042 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seats
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 05V-480 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2005. Owners May 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 33,042 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.