Recall 00V-316
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 2000 Honda S2000: Seat belts (front, retractor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-316
- Reported
- October 10, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 9,147 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2000. 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 honda at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Honda S2000 2000