Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioner in your front seat is the part that tightens the belt in a crash to keep you safe. In some 2023-2024 Accords and HR-Vs, this pretensioner might not be properly secured, which is a safety concern.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner fails to work right, it could let you move around more in a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury. This is a critical issue that affects your safety.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will check and replace the seat belt pretensioner if it's not secure, and this repair is free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after getting the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
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