Seat belts: critical fastenersRecall 21V-958 · 2022 Nissan Frontier

Nissan North America, Inc. recall 21V-958 covers 425 2022 Nissan Frontier for a seat belts: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.

79%
Vehicles repaired335 of 425 · 2024 Q2
Vehicles affected4251 model
ReportedDec 9, 2021Owners notified Jan 27, 2022
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V958000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier vehicles. The seat belt bracket mounting bolts on the left-rear seat may have been incorrectly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

The risk

During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the bolts on the left-rear seat and repair any damaged threads as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC856.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

79%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2022 Q12024 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall