Nissan Rogue recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 18, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2016–2017 Nissan Rogue

Recall number

17V663000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4,883 units

Why it was recalled

The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.