Nissan Titan (2017) Seat Belts Recall: Crash Head Injury Risk
Nissan recalls 2016-2017 Titan Crew Cab models for seat belts that may not protect head during crashes, risking injury. Owners must get free seatbelt repairs by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2016-2017 Titan Crew Cab vehicles because their seat belts might not protect occupants' heads in crashes, allowing head contact with a trim cap that could cause injury. This issue violates federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226288-nissan-titan-2017-seat-belts-recall-crash-head-injury-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226288-nissan-titan-2017-seat-belts-recall-crash-head-injury-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V268000
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“Nissan Titan (2017) Seat Belts Recall: Crash Head Injury Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226288-nissan-titan-2017-seat-belts-recall-crash-head-injury-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V268000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V268000).
Why it’s dangerous
During a crash, the rear seatbelt assembly may not protect the occupant's head properly. This allows the head to contact the D-ring bolt trim cap, increasing injury risk. The issue violates federal safety standards for occupant protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD Crew Cab vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these models face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab or Titan XD Crew Cab models. The recall started September 19, 2017, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-647-7261 to get details about the recall and schedule a repair.
Get Seatbelt Repair
Dealers will install energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the Seatbelt Bolt and Bolt Cap at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the Seatbelt Bolt and Bolt Cap, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V268000 (April 24, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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