WARNING: Rusty Seat Belt Mounts
04-02-2003, 09:26 PM
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WARNING: Rusty Seat Belt Mounts
I own a 1989 Nissan Maxima SE that i am parting out. Upon dissasembly i noticed that the rear seat, drivers side, upper seat belt mount was totally rusted through. One quick pull on the belt and the spool that holds the belt came completely off of its mount. If the car was in an accident, someone could have really gotten hurt. i dont know if people are aware of this problem but i felt i should make it aware to others just in case. i have a couple pictures at www.geocities.com/middleburyin/seatbelt.html
04-02-2003, 10:13 PM
#3
brop um you may want to get nissan to fix that.. do you get bad gas mileage??? click here for the recall info..
i think you max can be part of the group... PLEASE FIX THAT ASAP!!!
Recalls Summary
Make: NISSAN
Model: MAXIMA
Year: 1991
Recall Number: 95V244000
Summary:
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.
Consequence:
SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER; NECK. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT; DELAWARE; DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; ILLINOIS; INDIANA; IOWA; MAINE; MARYLAND; MASSACHUSETTS; MICHIGAN; MINNESOTA; NEW HAMPSHIRE; NEW JERSEY; NEW YORK; OHIO; PENNSYLVANIA; RHODE ISLAND; VERMONT; WISCONSIN; AND WEST VIRGINIA. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
i think you max can be part of the group... PLEASE FIX THAT ASAP!!!
Recalls Summary
Make: NISSAN
Model: MAXIMA
Year: 1991
Recall Number: 95V244000
Summary:
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A MIXTURE OF MUD AND SALT TO GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND WHEEL HOUSING. THE TRAPPED MUD AND SALT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND THE WHEEL HOUSING.
Consequence:
SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKS WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MOUNTED TO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, AND THE MOUNTING COULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DEPENDING UPON THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER; NECK. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT; DELAWARE; DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; ILLINOIS; INDIANA; IOWA; MAINE; MARYLAND; MASSACHUSETTS; MICHIGAN; MINNESOTA; NEW HAMPSHIRE; NEW JERSEY; NEW YORK; OHIO; PENNSYLVANIA; RHODE ISLAND; VERMONT; WISCONSIN; AND WEST VIRGINIA. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
04-02-2003, 10:15 PM
#4
here also this
NHTSA Action Number : PE94083 NHTSA Recall Campign Number : N/A
Make : NISSAN Model: NISSAN
Manufacturer : NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION Year : 1989
Component : SEAT BELTS
Date Investigation Opened : November 14, 1994
Date Investigation Closed : March 10, 1995
you can search and look at their website
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
NHTSA Action Number : PE94083 NHTSA Recall Campign Number : N/A
Make : NISSAN Model: NISSAN
Manufacturer : NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION Year : 1989
Component : SEAT BELTS
Date Investigation Opened : November 14, 1994
Date Investigation Closed : March 10, 1995
you can search and look at their website
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
04-02-2003, 10:21 PM
#5
Originally posted by crazy4maxima
here also this
NHTSA Action Number : PE94083 NHTSA Recall Campign Number : N/A
Make : NISSAN Model: NISSAN
Manufacturer : NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION Year : 1989
Component : SEAT BELTS
Date Investigation Opened : November 14, 1994
Date Investigation Closed : March 10, 1995
you can search and look at their website
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
here also this
NHTSA Action Number : PE94083 NHTSA Recall Campign Number : N/A
Make : NISSAN Model: NISSAN
Manufacturer : NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION Year : 1989
Component : SEAT BELTS
Date Investigation Opened : November 14, 1994
Date Investigation Closed : March 10, 1995
you can search and look at their website
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
04-03-2003, 07:29 AM
#6
Originally posted by crazy4maxima
basically the seatbelt is always in warrenty from the dealer.. i think.. amybe DanNY can correct me.. but that stuff you have to let nissan fix.. did your max get into a accident or was the max a salvage?
basically the seatbelt is always in warrenty from the dealer.. i think.. amybe DanNY can correct me.. but that stuff you have to let nissan fix.. did your max get into a accident or was the max a salvage?
lifetime warranty on the belts themselves and related components.
04-03-2003, 09:13 AM
#7
Originally posted by DanNY
nissan will fix that..but since it's rotted out THAT much nissan may decide to total your car or not fix it at all.
lifetime warranty on the belts themselves and related components.
nissan will fix that..but since it's rotted out THAT much nissan may decide to total your car or not fix it at all.
lifetime warranty on the belts themselves and related components.
04-03-2003, 09:32 AM
#10
Guys I wouldnt hold my breath and expect Nissan to fix ANYTHING on our cars for free. To be completely honest they dont give a damn about a 3rd gen. I had the fuel filler rust my seatbelt mount. And basically they told me that they would total my car out and give me 1000 for it.
04-03-2003, 09:39 AM
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If you could do a SEARCH, which you can't, then you would find that few if any at all have had any luck getting this problem fixed. My solution was to install racing harnesses in the back seats. Unfortunately, this makes you or whoever installs the new belts legally liable.
04-04-2003, 05:05 AM
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Originally posted by crazy4maxima
basically the seatbelt is always in warrenty from the dealer.. i think.. amybe DanNY can correct me.. but that stuff you have to let nissan fix.. did your max get into a accident or was the max a salvage?
basically the seatbelt is always in warrenty from the dealer.. i think.. amybe DanNY can correct me.. but that stuff you have to let nissan fix.. did your max get into a accident or was the max a salvage?
04-04-2003, 05:25 AM
#14
Originally posted by mmmchickenboy
it was salvage, so its not really a big deal. But the rust problems on these cars are pretty bad. both rear wheel wells opn my car have 4 or 5 holes in them.
it was salvage, so its not really a big deal. But the rust problems on these cars are pretty bad. both rear wheel wells opn my car have 4 or 5 holes in them.
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