NHTSA Campaign 01V166001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · Reported May 24, 2001 · 9,034 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 9, 2001. 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 ACURA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ACURA TL 2002 9,034

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V166001 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.