Seats: mid/rear assembly
- Component
- Seats: mid/rear assembly
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 47,098
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-06-24
- Owners notified
- 2021-07-30
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety risk
An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC812.