THE PASSENGER SEATBELT ON MY 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA ALWAYS LOCKS UP ON MY WIFE JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. SHE IS 5'4 210LBS, IT DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN SHE DRIVES. I ASKED A FEW OF MY FRIENDS AND TWO OF THEM SAID IT HAPPENS TO THEIR WIVES ALSO IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, ONE IS HEAVY ALSO BUT ANOTHER ISN'T HEAVY AT ALL. NON OF MY MALE FRIE…
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THE PASSENGER SEATBELT ON MY 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA ALWAYS LOCKS UP ON MY WIFE JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. SHE IS 5'4 210LBS, IT DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN SHE DRIVES. I ASKED A FEW OF MY FRIENDS AND TWO OF THEM SAID IT HAPPENS TO THEIR WIVES ALSO IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, ONE IS HEAVY ALSO BUT ANOTHER ISN'T HEAVY AT ALL. NON OF MY MALE FRIENDS THAT SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT HAVE IT HAPPEN. EASTER ON THE WAY HOME SHE GOT MAD AND TOOK THE BELT OFF TWO MILES FROM HOME. THAT'S NOT GOOD. HOW MANY OTHER CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH FEMALES IN THE PASSENGER SEAT? *TR
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRACK IN A BRACKET WHICH HOLDS PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRACKET IS CRACKED, THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE AFFECTED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUBFRAME TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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