NHTSA Recall 96V248002
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V248002; Date: Dec. 12, 1996
Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Acura SLX
Component: Seat Belts:rear
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 163
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. The misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u. S. Specification seat belt.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 17, 1997. 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 should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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