Large Recall NHTSA · 05V474000 Reported October 13, 2005

Seat adjustment mechanism/pinched fingers

Nissan North America, Inc. · Seats · 109,437 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V474000
Manufacturer Campaign
R0504
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
109,437
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V474000 or campaign R0504.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V474000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V474000?

NHTSA recall 05V474000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on October 13, 2005. It addresses: Seat adjustment mechanism/pinched fingers. The recall affects approximately 109,437 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V474000 or the manufacturer campaign number R0504. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.