Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
TL
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V166002
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8168
Date Owners Notified
20010820
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20010814
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209