Recall - Front Seat Belt Buckles Update
Reference:NTB95-111
Date:
November 7, 1995
VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN UPDATE
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES
This bulletin provides supplemental information to NTB95-085a dated September 22, 1995.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION NO:
95V-103.002
APPLIED VEHICLES:
200SX (S12) 1986.5-88 3 Point active lap/shoulder belt
24OSX (S13) 1989-91* 2 Point manual lap belt
Truck (D21) 1988-91* 3 Point active lap/shoulder belt (except center belt position)
Pathfinder (WD21) 1988-91* 3 Point active lap/shoulder belt
Van (C22) 1987-90 3 Point active lap/shoulder belt
Sentra (B12) 1987-90 3 Point active lap/shoulder belt & 2 Point manual lap belt
Sentra (B13) 2 Door Sedan 1991* 3 Point passive lap/shoulder belt (door mounted)
* See VIN Information in this bulletin for the ending serial numbers for 1991 models.
ADDITIONAL AND AMENDED INFORMATION
This bulletin contains information regarding the following:
^ Additional campaign background information
^ SERVICE-COMM information
^ Service Procedure:
- Button replacement tips
- Switch removal and installation
^ Vehicle specific information, VIN information for 1986.5 and 1991 models
^ 1987-1989 vehicle and warranty claims information
^ Parts Information:
- Color mix by model.
ADDITIONAL CAMPAIGN BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Industry wide, the Takata Seat Belt Campaign affects approximately 10,000,000 vehicles produced by most of the Japanese auto manufacturers. Nissan's share is about 2,000,000 cars and trucks.
All companies conducting the campaign are using a button replacement or buckle modification as the primary repair, with buckle replacement only as necessary. This strategy has been employed to expedite completion of the campaign because of the limited availability of Takata supplied replacement buckle assemblies. If this campaign were to require a 100% buckle assembly replacement, it would take two to three times as long to complete, which could lead to a great deal of customer dissatisfaction.
For this reason, dealers must follow the campaign procedure as described in NTB95-085a, and replace only the button on all vehicles unless replacement of the buckles is necessary.
SERVICE-COMM INFORMATION
Vehicles are being flagged in SERVICE-COMM as owner notifications are mailed. This enables both dealer and NMC personnel to quickly determine which owners have been mailed a notification. Please refer to the "applied vehicles" section of this bulletin to determine the complete affected vehicle population.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Button Replacement Tips
The buckle assembly should be replaced only when one of the following conditions is observed:
^ Improper latching or unlatching
^ Buckle mechanism is contaminated with sticky material such as soft drink or juice
^ Foreign material is stuck in the buckle mechanism
^ The seat belt warning system switch is damaged.
Switch Removal and Installation
Reference Campaign Bulletin NTB95-085a
Removal: step 5.
On buckles with the white plastic ejector mechanism, care should be taken when removing the buckle housing from the mechanism. The plastic spring locator and/or the springs can easily disengage and become loose causing the mechanism to bind when reassembled.
Removal; steps 6 & 7.
Use the recommended cutters and cut the three locating pins flush with the switch. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, gently pry up on the switch at the lower portion near the locating pin. Repeat this at the upper pins. If the pins are cut correctly, the switch will come out with very little effort.
Installation; steps 18-20.
Follow the procedure in Step 18 exactly. Apply pressure with your thumb or a very small screwdriver only to the upper corners of the switch. Proper installation does not require that you hear a "click". The switch needs only to be over the locating pins and flush with the buckle cover.
Before installing the lower buckle cover (Step 19), the switch must be in the upward position. Failure to place the switch in this position will damage it. You must also depress the release button (Step 20) when snapping the cover in place. All of the above is clearly illustrated in the video tape shipped with Campaign Bulletin NTB95-085a.
VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
VIN Information for 1986.5 models
Model Serial Number Range
200SX vehicles between 010051-121424
VIN Information for 1991 Models
Not all 1991 vehicles are affected by this campaign. The following are the ending serial numbers for the 1991 model vehicles affected by this campaign:
Model Ending Serial Number
240SX - Coupe 006837
240SX - Hatchback 023837
Pathfinder 032716
Truck - Japan production 412972
Truck - U.S. production 365000
Sentra 764000
1987-1989 Vehicle Torque Specifications
Reference Campaign Bulletin NTB95-085a
Sentra (1987-89, except 1989 Coupe)
Seat belt torque 18-23 ft-lbs (25-31 Nm, 2.5-3.2 kg-m)
Buckle mounting bolt torque 26-34 ft lbs (35.8-45.6 Nm, 3.7-4.7 kg-m)
PARTS INFORMATION
Color Mix by Model
The chart indicates the mix of interior colors by year/model for the vehicles in this campaign. This is provided to assist dealers in ordering button kits for this campaign. Please note that for most models there is a dominant color code, with the other colors in smaller quantities to as little as 1%.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Reference Campaign Bulletin NTB95-085a.