The problem
Vehicle description: light duty passenger trucks equipped with bucket seats. In certain frontal crashes, the front seat belt can slip between the seat bottom finisher and the seat back plastic recliner handle where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the recliner lever.
The risk
If the seat belt is completely severed, it can increase the risk of serious injury to an occupant in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the plastic handle on the end of the seat back reclining lever fwith a different shape handle which will prevent the seat belt from slipping between the handle and the seat.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-065 (98V065000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Webbing |
| Report date | March 25, 1998 |
| Owners notified | April 2, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 20,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-065 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the plastic handle on the end of the seat back reclining lever fwith a different shape handle which will prevent the seat belt from slipping between the handle and the seat.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 20,000 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.