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 - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1986 | |
| Seat belt failed to restrain driver, causing injury. | |||
| 06/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Seatbelts recalled. (first vehicle on 601391) *dsh | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Seat belts failed prior to recall. *sd | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Seat belt recall repairs refused (2nd vehicle on 486604) *aw | |||
| 11/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt failed to secure driver properly during accident, resulting in injury. *skd | |||
| 10/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Safety belt didn't work during an accident. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Front seat belts difficult to disconnect. *dsh | |||
| 02/09/1996 | |||
| Owner received recall notice two months ago for seat belts and belt buckles. dealer says they still don't have parts in. please describe. | |||
| The owner recieved a recall letter and has made several attempts to have his car sercived to be told that the parts are not in. july was his first attempt. tt | |||
| 03/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's side seat belt did not hold driver in an accident/seat belt buckle unlatched prior to recall(95v-103.001). *ak | |||
| 01/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Went to get the seatbelt recall work done and there are no parts. tt *jb | |||
| Experiences difficulty in latching and release mechanism won't unlatch. tt | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| All seat belt buckle will not latch in vehicle. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 06/30/1995 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle was in an accident and the drivers seat belt did not catch until after the occupant went into the window. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1989 | |||
| Seat belt did not hold the driver in place in an accident, seat belt did not lock. tt | |||