Reported May 9, 199679,000 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Jul 1, 1992 – Nov 1, 1994
The defect
A harness connector protector located near the seat belt pre-tensioner can ignite due to the proximity to the combustion gas generated by the pre-tensioner when the device IS triggered.
The risk
A fire can occur in the passenger compartment of these vehicles.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the harness connector protectors with ones having sufficient resistance to the combustion gas of the pre-tensioners when activated.
System: electrical; wiring. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owner notification IS expected to begin in june 1996. 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.