Body - Warnings for Aftermarket Rust Proofing

Classification:
BF88-005

Reference:
TS88-015

Date:
February 15, 1988

CAUTIONS FOR AFTERMARKET RUST PROOFING APPLICATION

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
All Nissan Models

SERVICE INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has conducted an investigation into potential failure of the front safety belt systems of certain vehicles due to the unintentional application of rust-proofing material to the belt retractors in the "B" pillar area. Their information suggests that the movement of the pendulum inside the belt retractor mechanism can be restricted if rust-proofing material is inadvertently applied in the pendulum area. Restricting the pendulum movement can result in the belts failing to protect occupants in an accident.

Nissan's current models have extensive anti-corrosion treatment applied at the factories and we do not endorse "rust-proofing" at the dealer or aftermarket level. The only instance in which Nissan recommends rust-proofing be applied is in the case of body panel replacement (Please refer to Service Bulletin TS82-066, BF82-007 for instructions about rust-proofing replacement body panels).

If additional rust-proofing is applied to Nissan vehicles, DO NOT apply rust-proofing to the "B" pillar area near the seat belt retractor, or any other location near the seat belt retractors of any vehicle. Of course, the usual precautions in applying rust-proofing material still apply. For example, it is important that rust-proofing material not be inadvertently applied to door lock assemblies, drain holes, the exhaust system or driveshaft.

IMPROPER RETRACTOR OPERATION CAUSED BY THE INSTALLATION OF RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLING AGENCY.