Is the 2002 ACURA TL safe to drive?

The 2002 ACURA TL has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY recall for the 2002 ACURA TL? (Campaign #01V166001)

Your vehicle's front seat belt buckles might not be working properly because they were made incorrectly. If there's a crash, you could be seriously injured because you won't be properly restrained by the seat belt. The dealership will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles for free. You'll need to contact Acura to schedule an appointment, and they'll take care of the rest.

NHTSA Campaign 01V166001 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your vehicle's front seat belt buckles might not be working properly because they were made incorrectly.

Risk if Unfixed

If there's a crash, you could be seriously injured because you won't be properly restrained by the seat belt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles for free. You'll need to contact Acura to schedule an appointment, and they'll take care of the rest.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V166001. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 01V166001

What This Recall Means

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?