Issue ID | 1308993 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10895974 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | PATHFINDER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 05/08/16 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While the vehicle was in motion on a highway (39, beach blvd in buena park, ca.) proceeding straight down the road the third row left seat belt anchor became unattached from the seat/vehicle frame while in use by an adult that was occupying the left side of the third row seat. The anchor of the belt where the belt buckle latches into came completely loose from the car, endangering the adult occupant. There did not appear to be any break but likely defect as there were no broken, cracked or damaged parts visibly seen. Nissan u. S. A. Was contacted regarding the situation and they were not able to communicate with us due to the individual being unfamiliar with the english language enough to comprehend normal and relevant conversation and details about their product. A call back to the same number provided by nissan u. S. A. Encountered the same difficulty and an overall disregard of the problem. Our local dealership instructed us that since there was no recall, we would have to pay for repairs out of pocket. Our third row is only utilized rarely when we have more than 4 occupants, and has only been used 3 times. No abuse of the buckle by any individual has occurred. The passenger in this case could have been ejected fatally in a collision. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24116 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LONG BEACH, CA |
VIN pattern | 5N1AR2MN8ECXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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