Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103001 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 3700000 | 05/19/1995 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE91043 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 02/07/1991 | 06/28/1991 | AUTO. SHOULDER BELT FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA94035 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/27/1994 | 07/31/1995 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103001 | |
| Seat belt buckle failure | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1991 acura......automatic seatbelt does not work. consumer took vehicle to a mechanic and the employee said that the seatbelt should be replaced for free. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 20 | 02/01/1990 | |
| Automatic seat belt suddenly releases in multiple situations: upon sudden stops, while driving at verious speeds, going over small bumps in road. someimes automatic seatbelt won't engage upon shutting door. prior to this the seat belt had the opposite problem...since 1991 seatbelt occasionally tightened and pinned driver to the seat needing to be released by the emergency release button.. | |||
| 12/27/1996 | |||
| Vehicle skidded on an ice patch, causing a collision. upon impact, the driver was killed because the automatic seat belt retracted when the door became slightly ajar. dealer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| 11/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Power seat belt motor failed prior to recall. *sd | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Drivers motorbelt does not move on track. *dsh | |||
| 03/10/1994 | 6 | ||
| The passenger automated seat belt, after positioning itselfacross occupant's chest shoulder, is not tight/but has slack. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 270000 | 1 | |
| The seat-belt button on my 1990 acura integra is broken. it fits the exact description of something that has been recalled in the past, but since my car has already been recalled in the past, acura/honda does not care that it is the exact same problem. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Driver's side lap belt buckle assembly fails to stay locked. recall 95v103001 repairs were performed in 1996. dealership has not examined vehicle for current problem. *ak consumer states shoulder belt on drivers side is defective and loose. *slc | |||
| 02/20/1996 | |||
| Left side rear seat buckle comes unlatched when used with a booster seat. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Passengers lapbelt will not release. | |||
| 01/07/1995 | 2 | ||
| Driver side lap buckle when engaged jams when pressing the release mechanism. intermittent. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Driver's side lap belt buckle assembly fails to stay locked. recall 95v103001 repairs were performed in 1996. dealership has not examined vehicle for current problem. *ak consumer states shoulder belt on drivers side is defective and loose. *slc | |||