Recall 17V663 covers 4,883 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles with improperly welded rear-seat recliner joints. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 4,883 2016-2017 Rogue SUVs because improper welds in the rear-seat recliner joints can leave the seat frame and belt anchorage out of compliance. The insufficient welds raise the risk of occupant injury in a crash, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat lower frame in a 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue is the metal structure under the rear cushion. It supports the seat, holds the recliner joint in position, and works with the seat belt anchorage so the rear seat stays secured when loads move through the seating system.
On affected Rogues, the recliner joint on the lower rear seat frame was welded incorrectly during supplier assembly. A weld is the fused metal connection that keeps the joint attached to the frame. If that joint does not meet the required strength, the rear seat assembly does not meet the federal seating and seat belt anchorage requirements Nissan cited for this recall.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the seat frame, so an owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a clear symptom during normal use.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the 2016 and 2017 model years, with seat assembly and seat belt components listed for the same Rogue recall.
| 2016 Nissan Rogue | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Rogue | seat belt |
| 2017 Nissan Rogue | seat assembly |
| 2017 Nissan Rogue | seat belt |
| Units affected | 4,883 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, insufficient lower seat frame welds can raise the risk of injury to occupants. Schedule the dealer inspection promptly, and drive cautiously until your Rogue has been checked and any defective frame is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Nissan owner notice mailed for this recall, then call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 if you do not have it.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer before scheduling service, and ask whether recall number 17V663 is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free rear-seat-frame inspection once Nissan confirms service for your VIN; the dealer inspects the rear seat recliner-joint welds and replaces defective lower seat frames.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer if you have it.
What happens at the repair
Nissan has said dealers will inspect the rear seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. Because this recall is marked as under development, treat the final dealer repair as free once available. At the dealer, a Nissan technician checks the lower rear seat frame and replaces the frame if the recliner joint welds are defective. Nissan did not set up a separate reimbursement program because the subject vehicles were under warranty when the owner notice was prepared. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 18, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| October 19, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 4, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 6, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V663?
Recall 17V663 covers 4,883 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles with rear-seat lower frame recliner joints that have insufficient welds. In a crash, those welds can increase injury risk for occupants. Nissan dealers inspect the seat frames and replace defective lower seat frames for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Rogue is included in recall 17V663. If it is, call a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the rear-seat frame inspection under this campaign. Reference recall 17V663 when you schedule. The dealer repair is free.
Does recall 17V663 repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires Nissan to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 17V663, a franchised Nissan dealer inspects the rear-seat frames and replaces any defective lower seat frames free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V663?
The risk is higher injury exposure for occupants during a crash. The rear-seat recliner joints have insufficient welds, and that seat-frame defect also affects compliance with federal seating and seat-belt anchorage standards. The repair path is an inspection and free replacement of defective lower seat frames.
What if I bought my Nissan Rogue used?
The free recall repair still applies to used vehicles. Ownership history does not remove Nissan's duty to complete recall 17V663 at no cost. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall 17V663 when you ask for the seat-frame inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V663000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V663 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V663000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
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