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NHTSA Recall 91V022000: Seat belts

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165,000 vehicles. It affects 1990–1991 Nissan Sentra.

165,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1991
owners notified (March 15)
NHTSA campaign91V022000
ComponentSEAT BELTS
Report receivedFebruary 8, 1991
Owner notificationMarch 15, 1991
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Improper belt guide performance can cause fraying of the shoulder safety belts near the retractor.

Safety risk

The fraying of the shoulder safety belt webbing can causeimproper retraction of the belt, which would lead to inadequate protection ofseat occupant during a sudden stop or accident, and could result in increasedrisk of injury.

Remedy

Modify the safety belt guides to prevent fraying; and or replace retractor assembly if fraying is present.

Notes

System: shoulder safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars; sentra b12 model equipped with 2-pointnon-motorized passive front shoulder belts.

Vehicles covered by recall 91V022000

Make and modelModel years
Nissan Sentra1990, 1991

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.