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NHTSA recall 96V248002

Seat Belts · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

December 12, 1996report date
163units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. The misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u.s. Specification seat belt.

Why it matters: Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.

The fix: Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1996 Acura Slx.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V248002.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.