Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
LEGEND
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
95V103001
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Safety Belts Would Not Provide Adequate ProteCTIon To An Occupant In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19860101
End Of Manufacture
19910301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3700000
Date Owners Notified
19950519
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
19950524