The 1997 Nissan Altima has two recalls, both involving seatbelt buckles that can fail in a crash and leave occupants unrestrained.
The front and rear seatbelt buckle bases on certain vehicles are brittle and do not meet required strength standards, meaning the buckle can give way in a collision instead of holding the belt in place.
At a glance
What can fail
Some seatbelt buckle bases were improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, making them brittle and unable to withstand the required strength tests.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your seatbelt buckles and replace any defective ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt buckle base doesn't meet federal strength requirements and could fail to properly secure the seat belt in a crash.
What the fix does
Rear seat buckle assemblies will be inspected and replaced if they don't meet standards.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
