Defect Description For Recall
Certain Vehicles Were Manufactured With An Incorrect Rear Center Seat Belt Assembly Buckle. The Misbuild Involved Fitting A Buckle For Another Market With The Correct U.S. Specification Seat Belt.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
SLX
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V248002
Component Description
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Effect Of Defect
Such Installation Results In A Rear Center Seat Belt Assembly In Which The Belt Tongue Cannot Be Inserted Into The Buckle And A Consquent Inability Of The System To Provide Proper Occupant Restraint During Panic Braking Of The Vehicle Or An Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Center Seat Belt Tongue And Buckle And Incorrect Buckle Assemblies Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19960201
End Of Manufacture
19960228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
163
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
19961212