Administrative Information

KEY POINTS FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL

1. Owner notifications will begin in September and will continue on a monthly basis for ten consecutive months. However, if a customer requests a seat belt inspection prior to campaign launch, see "Dealer Responsibility" section below.

2. The campaign repair for most vehicles will consist of replacing the orange/red buckle release buttons for the front seat belt buckles. in some cases, the buckle assembly will be replaced. in trucks with bench seats, only the outboard seating positions are affected. The motorized, or door mounted 2 point shoulder belts are not affected in vehicles so equipped; only the manual lap belts are involved.

3. Until dealers are notified that the campaign parts and campaign part numbers are available, only those parts necessary to meet customer requirements for seat belt replacements should be ordered. Campaign parts kits are being prepared, and they will be required for use in completing the campaign.

4. For 1987 and 1988 models affected by this campaign, a "Lifetime" seat belt Warranty has been extended.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH:

If a customer requests a seat belt inspection before the campaign launch, or complains of an inoperative seat belt, dealers should perform a functional check by attempting to latch the buckles at least three times. If a buckle fails to latch properly, or if the release button is broken, the buckle assembly must be replaced under the terms of the "Lifetime" Warranty. Any other condition in any seat belt assembly which would be covered by the "Lifetime Warranty" should also be repaired in accordance with current procedures Use the warranty codes and Flat Rate Time found in the current Nissan Flat Rate Manual.


CLAIMS INFORMATION

NOTE:
For those 1987 and 1988 models affected by this campaign, the seat belt system warranty has been extended to the same "Lifetime Seat Belt Warranty" that Nissan offers for all 1989 and later vehicles.

Prior to the campaign launch, utilize the applicable claims coding as found in either the current Nissan "Warranty Flat Rate Manual" for the B13, C22 and S12 vehicles. New Claims System dealers should submit a Primary Part line using the P/N of the replaced buckle.

Should rental or towing be necessary it must be approved through your Regional Customer Services Department.