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NHTSA Campaign ID:  05V474000
Component:  Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
Manufacturer:  Nissan North America, Inc.
Year:
2005
Make:
Nissan
Model:
Quest
Recall Date:
10/11/2005
Potential Number of Units Affected: 109,437
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat.
Consequence Summary:
When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism that could cause an injury
Corrective Summary:
On earlier model vehicles built through June 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. On vehicles produced from June 29, 2004 through September 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting; install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. The recall is expected to begin on December 15, 2005. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  05V480000
Component:  Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
Manufacturer:  Nissan North America, Inc.
Year:
2005
Make:
Nissan
Model:
Quest
Recall Date:
10/11/2005
Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,042
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. The foldaway striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. The striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket.
Consequence Summary:
If the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. Striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets. The recall is expected to begin on December 15, 2005. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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