Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 28, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.

NHTSA ID: 97V184002

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 66

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/FMVSS 214

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THREE STYROFOAM PADS LOCATED IN EACH REAR DOOR AS PART OF THE DESIGN FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH," WAS NOT INSTALLED.

NHTSA ID: 97V110000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 450

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING PAD IN EACH REAR DOOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN OCCUR, ESPECIALLY THOSE VEHICLES OPERATED IN THE "SALT BELT," RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 97V072000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 85,000

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND REPLACE THE TUBE WITH A NEW ONE. ANY OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES

THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.

NHTSA ID: 97V071000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 36,000

Consequence Summary:

IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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