2001 HONDA ACCORD RECALL - #02V051000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 HONDA ACCORD |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufactured between |
9/7/2000 - 9/29/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/14/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/5/2002 |
| # Affected |
16,459 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. |
| Consequences |
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. 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 HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 HONDA ACCORD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2001 HONDA ACCORD Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2001 HONDA ACCORD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2001 HONDA ACCORD Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2001 HONDA ACCORD Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2001 HONDA ACCORD Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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Comments
4/4/2010 - sharon anderson
i have a 2001 honda accord lx i have a problem with it while driving on interstate or in the city the engine suddenly shuts down, so i have to pull over to restart engine, i have taken it to 2 honda dealers so far and they don't know,can't find the problem. i find it strange when honda can't find such a dangers problem. 04/04/2010
3/29/2010 - Carmen Russo
The 2001 Honda Accord I've owned since 2002, is the best car I have ever owned. I'm 81 years old and owned a Lot Of Cars.