Pathfinder 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC (Z24i) (1987)
Seat Belt Buckle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Rear Seat Belts Inoperative
Models
1987 Pathfinder
Section
Recall Campaign Bulletin
Classification
Bulletin No.
87PTH
Date
September 14, 1987
1987 PATHFINDER (VINYL SEATS) REAR SEAT BELT
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
AUTHORIZATION
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, authorizes Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. (NMC) to conduct a voluntary recall campaign on 1987
Pathfinders with vinyl seats.
INTRODUCTION
Because of an error in the parts preparation process, mismatched male and female rear seat belt sets were supplied on some 1987 Pathfinder vehicles. On
those vehicles, one or more rear seat belts will not latch because the male portion of the buckle is incorrect.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number 87PTH to the campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature
dealing with this campaign.
NOTE:
The small number to the right of the bulletin date is the number sequence of the documents published for this campaign.
MODEL AFFECTED
1987 Pathfinder with vinyl seats (WD21) manufactured from September 1986 through April 1987.
AFFECTED VIN RANGE: JN6ND14Y( )HW-000051 through JN6ND14Y( )HW-006186.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY INVOLVED:3,996
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
1.
It is the dealer's responsibility to inspect and, as necessary, replace the rear seat belt sets on each vehicle falling within the affected VIN range of
this campaign which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient
(tourist) owners and vehicles on dealer used car sales lots.
2.
All owners of 1987 models within the affected VIN range will be notified on or after September 15, 1987.
FIGURE 1
3.
The dealer must install a label under the hood (Figure 1), next to the Existing Emission Control Information label, when the correction has been
completed.
