Recall 95V-103
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 1990 to 1991 Acura Integra and 5 other models: Seat belts (front, buckle assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-103
- Reported
- May 24, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 3,700,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Acura Integra 1990 to 1991
- Acura Legend 1990
- Acura NSX 1991
- Honda Accord 1990 to 1991
- Honda Civic 1990 to 1991
- Honda Prelude 1990 to 1991