Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V166001 Reported May 24, 2001

Honda/fmvss 209/seat belt buckle

Q: What is recall 01V166001?

NHTSA recall 01V166001 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on May 24, 2001. It addresses: Honda/fmvss 209/seat belt buckle. The recall affects approximately 9,034 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 · 9,034 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V166001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

9,034

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 24, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain driver and passenger seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. owner notification began may 9, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact acura at 1-800-999-1009.

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 01V166001 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 01V166001

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

What is recall 01V166001?

NHTSA recall 01V166001 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on May 24, 2001. It addresses: Honda/fmvss 209/seat belt buckle. The recall affects approximately 9,034 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 01V166001 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.