NHTSA Campaign 23V782000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Nov 21, 2023 · 303,770 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | ACCORD | 2023 | 303,770 |
| HONDA | ACCORD | 2024 | 303,770 |
| HONDA | HR-V | 2023 | 303,770 |
| HONDA | HR-V | 2024 | 303,770 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V782000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.