Seat belts may not latch or may not unlatch
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 nissan armada vehicles manufactured april 30, 2015, to june 5, 2015. the affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection" and number 209, " seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. a seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2015. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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FAQ: Recall 15V501000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V501000?
NHTSA recall 15V501000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on August 10, 2015. It addresses: Seat belts may not latch or may not unlatch. The recall affects approximately 1,554 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V501000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.