NHTSA Recall 96V170003
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V170003; Date: Sep. 17, 1996
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Honda Passport
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 13,004
Recall Summary:
The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 31, 1996. Note: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 shouldcontact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 1996
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