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Recall 01V-166

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 2002 Acura TL: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-166
Reported
May 24, 2001
Vehicles affected
9,034 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles