Honda Accord (1986) – 95V103001

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

HONDA

Model Of Vehicle

ACCORD

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard