Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
The rear seat belt buckle in your vehicle connects the seat belt to the seat. Unfortunately, some of these buckles were made incorrectly, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and try to unfasten the rear seat belt, you might struggle to do so. This could delay your escape from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect the rear seat belt buckle and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Look for the assembly number on the back of the buckle – if it starts with 00185, 00186, or 00187, it's the one that needs to be replaced. Schedule an appointment with your dealer to get the repair done.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
View full recall details →
Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →