Honda certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
The short version
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported a problem with the front buckle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 02V-051.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Honda Accord |
| 2000–2001 | Honda Civic |
What changed
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