NHTSA Recall 02V125000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 92,500 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nissan D21.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V125000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R2017/R2018 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 2, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain light duty pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
Safety risk
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification began may 22, 2002. 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Vehicles covered by recall 02V125000
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.