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 - 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 | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 239146 | ||
| The driver's side seat belt retractor failed to operate beginning at 6:30 am tuesday, 3/22/2011, after putting my car key into the ignition and turning the car on (mileage = 239,146) to go to work. the retractor did not move at all and no sound was ever made indicating failure or trouble. this seat belt retractor has always worked during the entire time that i have owned the vehicle (note: i am not the original owner). the retractor simply failed in the unrestrained position (aka forward position) and has not moved since then. the red seat belt light is always on now, and if i happen to start the car with the driver's side door open (whether the seat belt is connected to the retractor or not), a beeping sound can be heard during the entire time that i am operating the vehicle. otherwise, there is no beeping. (in the months leading up to the failure of the retractor, i noticed that when i would get into the driver's seat and close the driver side door and turn the car on, the retractor worked just fine but the red seat belt light would not turn off. i would then have to open my door and close it again and the light would always go away after that - strange isn't it?). on friday, 3/25/2011, i took this vehicle to sierra acura, a dealership located at 1700 w. main st., alhambra, ca 91801, (mileage = 239,201) to determine why it failed, and to see if there were any warranties, recalls, etc. the sierra acura technician determined that the retractor's motor experienced an internal failure (not a mechanical failure) and recommended replacement of the seat belt motor assembly ($446) and the seat belt rail ($391). the dealership charged me $92.00 for this inspection service. according to a service advisor and service manager, the motor assembly and rail were not covered under any warranty, recall, etc. only the belt itself and the red clips were covered. | |||
| 05/02/2000 | |||
| Automatic driver's side seat belt retractor is not working, it won't retract when starting the car. consumer is not properly restrained on driver's side. | |||
| 3 | 12/01/1990 | ||
| Right front automatic seat belt jammed, pinning passenger in seat. *ak | |||
| 3 | 12/01/1990 | ||
| Automatic seat belt jammed, pinning passenger in seat. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| The car was off and the automatic seatbelt wrapped around her neck and she could not breathe. tt | |||
| 10/01/1993 | |||
| The driver and passenger side seat belt retractor when open door it lock up. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/25/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle between 15 and 20 mph every time a bump or a ditch is hit, the seat belt unlatches as if consumer had opened the door. sometimes the belt does not work at all. took vehicle to dealer, said that the door latch was causing the problem. owner has found no problem with the door latch. problem still exists. *ak *ml | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 145594 | 10 | 02/01/2001 |
| Passenger automatic seat belt randomly over-retracts as passenger door is closed and seat is occupied. belt only loosens if door is re-opened. *nlm | |||
| 08/29/2001 | 0 | ||
| Driver's seat belt is stuck in forward position and will not retract. dealer had tried to repair seat belt, but failed to do so. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 03/21/2000 | 0 | ||
| Driver's side seatbelt retractor is not working properly. when going over a bump belt retracts as if someone opened the door. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1995 | |||
| Driver side seat belt did not work when accident occured. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 2 | ||
| Getting in vehicle, alarm for seat belt went off after inserting key, alarm did not stop; took to dealer twice, could not find/fixed problem; alarm still on; taking to another dealer; had informed manufacturer, no response; unplugged fuse to shut off alarm. *ak | |||