Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V316000 Reported October 10, 2000

Honda/seat belt retractor

Q: What is recall 00V316000?

NHTSA recall 00V316000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 10, 2000. It addresses: Honda/seat belt retractor. The recall affects approximately 9,147 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Seat Belts · 9,147 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V316000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

9,147

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 10, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. as a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 00V316000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 00V316000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V316000?

NHTSA recall 00V316000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 10, 2000. It addresses: Honda/seat belt retractor. The recall affects approximately 9,147 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V316000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.