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NHTSA Recall 00V338002: Buckle assembly (seat belts)

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130 vehicles. It affects 2001 Nissan Quest.

130
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2000
owners notified (November 27)
NHTSA campaign00V338002
Manufacturer campaignB0091
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedOctober 27, 2000
Owner notificationNovember 27, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: MINI vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.

Notes

Owner notification began november 27, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V338002

Make and modelModel years
Nissan Quest2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.