Recalls for 2005 Nissan Quest

DEFECT #1 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2005-10-17
Description
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 fold-away 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
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 Action
Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge.  The recall began on december 19, 2005.  Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2005-10-14
Description
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
When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.

Corrective Action
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 began on december 19, 2005.  Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Nissan recall no.  R0504.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.