The 2000 Nissan Quest has 3 recalls, all centered on the same seat belt buckle defect: the buckle can fail under crash forces, leaving occupants without proper restraint when they need it most.
The affected buckles may not hold up to the load requirements set by federal and Canadian safety standards. In a crash, a buckle that gives way means the belt no longer holds the occupant in place, significantly raising the risk of injury. This defect applies to vehicles equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple filings exist for what is fundamentally the same problem.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt buckles may not be strong enough to hold during a crash, which could increase injury risk if the buckle fails.
What the fix does
The belt buckle assemblies will be inspected and replaced 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 may not be strong enough to hold during a crash, which could cause the belt to fail and increase injury risk to the occupant.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the seat belt buckle assembly with a properly functioning one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some TRW seat belt buckles were not properly heat treated, making the buckle base unable to withstand the required load strength.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the date code on your seat belt buckles and replace any buckles within the affected date range.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
