Recall 95V103001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 1986-1991 ACURA INTEGRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,700,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V103001 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,700,000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1986 HONDA CIVIC, 1986 ACURA LEGEND, 1986 HONDA PRELUDE, 1986 ACURA INTEGRA, 1986 HONDA ACCORD, 1987 HONDA PRELUDE, 1987 HONDA CIVIC, 1987 ACURA INTEGRA, 1987 ACURA LEGEND, 1987 HONDA ACCORD, 1988 HONDA PRELUDE, 1988 HONDA CIVIC, 1988 ACURA INTEGRA, 1988 HONDA ACCORD, 1988 ACURA LEGEND, 1989 HONDA ACCORD, 1989 ACURA INTEGRA, 1989 HONDA CIVIC, 1989 ACURA LEGEND, 1989 HONDA PRELUDE, 1990 ACURA INTEGRA, 1990 HONDA ACCORD, 1990 HONDA PRELUDE, 1990 HONDA CIVIC, 1990 ACURA LEGEND, 1991 HONDA ACCORD, 1991 HONDA CIVIC, 1991 ACURA INTEGRA, 1991 ACURA NSX, 1991 HONDA PRELUDE
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Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Safety Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
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