Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Certain Passenger Vehicles Fail To Comply With Requirements Of Fmvss No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” Certain Driver And Passenger Seat Belt Buckles Were Improperly Manufactured.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
TL
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
01V166001
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 May 9, 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
20010312
End Of Manufacture
20010511
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9034
Date Owners Notified
20010509
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20010524
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209