NHTSA Campaign 21V900000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Nov 18, 2021 · 4,346 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA ACCORD 2021 4,346
HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2021 4,346
HONDA CR-V 2021 4,346
HONDA CR-V HYBRID 2022 4,346
HONDA INSIGHT 2022 4,346
HONDA RIDGELINE 2021 4,346

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V900000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.