The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V355000·Announced 2018-05-30

Nissan Recalls 2018 Infiniti QX30 for Seat Belt Anchorage Defect

Nissan is recalling 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles because the right-hand lower seat belt anchorage bolt may be incorrectly installed, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchorage) that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles due to a potential defect in the seat belt assembly. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed during production. This defect can result in the lower seat belt anchorage detaching in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) numbers 210, 209, and 208.

Owners of affected 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles should contact their local Infiniti dealer for a free repair. Dealers will weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt. According to the recall notice, all vehicles were repaired on July 17, 2018. Owners may also contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI QX30
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • QX30

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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