The 1994 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 recalls, both concerning the front seatbelt buckles, which can appear latched but release during a collision or hard braking, leaving the occupant unrestrained.
The buckle's latch plate can partially engage if the belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle, creating a false sense of security. In a crash or sudden stop, the tongue can pull free from the buckle entirely.
At a glance
What can fail
The latch plate inside the seat belt buckle was not made to correct dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle, it may not fully engage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the buckle and replace it with a new buckle assembly if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt buckle's latch plate was made with incorrect dimensions. When the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle, it may only partially engage instead of locking fully.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your buckle and replace it with a new buckle assembly if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
