4 recalls across 2 model years
The Datsun 510 has 4 recalls spanning the 1971-1979 production run, the most serious affecting 1971 models where a rubber plug sealing a fuel tank outlet can deteriorate in dry, high-ozone conditions, allowing fuel to leak and creating a fire risk.
On 1979 models, the front outboard seatbelt retractors can jam due to a plastic damper disengaging inside the emergency locking mechanism, leaving front seat occupants unable to fasten their seatbelts. Also on 1979 hatchback models, the tail and brake lamp sockets can seat poorly in their housings, causing an incomplete ground circuit that leaves the tail and brake lights inoperative and the vehicle invisible to following traffic. A fourth recall on 1979 models covers a compliance label issue where weight ratings were printed in pounds rather than the kilograms required by Canadian regulations.
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