1992 Infiniti G20 Recall Information and Defects

The 1992 Infiniti G20 has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Nissan North America, Inc.. These critical defects primarily concern rear/other, and filler pipe and cap. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.

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Defect #1: Rear/other Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )

NHTSA ID: 97V071000 | MFR Campaign Number: Posted on: 1997-05-01

Description

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.

Consequence

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

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during june 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393

Defect #2: Filler Pipe And Cap Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )

NHTSA ID: 97V072000 | MFR Campaign Number: Posted on: 1997-05-01

Description

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.

Consequence

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

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during june 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393