Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #01V166002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V166002 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 8,168 affected units, HONDA/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: the following vehicles were repaired with incorrect parts: 2002 acura 3.2tl sedans with replacement buckles installed per recall 01v-166001; certain 2000 acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as product update repairs; and certain 2000-2002 acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as warranty or collision repairs. repairs were made from march 9 through july 27, 2001. some of the noncompliant buckles were mislabeled and redistributed to acura dealers to be used as recall repair parts. honda also determined that incorrect front seat belt buckle replacement parts were used for some product update repairs of 2000 acura 3.2tl vehicles, and warranty or collision repairs of 2000-2002 3.2tl vehicles. these seat belt buckles may not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. owner notification began august 20, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V166002

Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Report Received Date: 2001-08-14T00:00:00

Subject: Honda/fmvss 209/seat belt buckle

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 8,168

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: the following vehicles were repaired with incorrect parts: 2002 acura 3.2tl sedans with replacement buckles installed per recall 01v-166001; certain 2000 acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as product update repairs; and certain 2000-2002 acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles installed as warranty or collision repairs. repairs were made from march 9 through july 27, 2001. some of the noncompliant buckles were mislabeled and redistributed to acura dealers to be used as recall repair parts. honda also determined that incorrect front seat belt buckle replacement parts were used for some product update repairs of 2000 acura 3.2tl vehicles, and warranty or collision repairs of 2000-2002 3.2tl vehicles. these seat belt buckles may not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Consequence Summary: 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 august 20, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V166002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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