NHTSA recall 02V051000
Seat Belts · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: In a previous recall (01V-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. The rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. This recall is being conducted only for the center buckle. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Honda Accord, 2001 Honda Accord, 2000 Honda Civic, 2001 Honda Civic.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V051000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.