THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED OCCASIONALLY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO THE MALFUNCTION. THE SEAT BELTS EITHER FAIL TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED, OR THEY FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER, BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. *…
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THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED OCCASIONALLY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO THE MALFUNCTION. THE SEAT BELTS EITHER FAIL TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED, OR THEY FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER, BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #717605
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 1999
Seat Belts
FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS COMPLETELY RELEASED. THEY FAILED TO TIGHTEN WHEN IN USE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #849300
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 1999
Seat Belts
THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH MY ACCORD, IS THAT THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS, WILL NOT TIGHTEN, WHEN I WOULD SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY PULL ON IT. IT SEEMS THAT THIS WOULD BE A MAJOR PROBELM, BECAUSE, IF DO NOT USE THE SUPPLEMENTAL SEATBELTS (THE WAIST ONES), THEN ESSENTAILLY I WOULD BE DRIVING WITHOUT A SEATBELT, OR ONE THAT DOES NOT WORK.…
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THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH MY ACCORD, IS THAT THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS, WILL NOT TIGHTEN, WHEN I WOULD SUDDENLY AND QUICKLY PULL ON IT. IT SEEMS THAT THIS WOULD BE A MAJOR PROBELM, BECAUSE, IF DO NOT USE THE SUPPLEMENTAL SEATBELTS (THE WAIST ONES), THEN ESSENTAILLY I WOULD BE DRIVING WITHOUT A SEATBELT, OR ONE THAT DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, AND NOTIFY ME IF THERE IS SUCH A RECALL ON THIS PART OF THE CAR. THANK YOU!
NHTSA ODI #709202
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 1998
Seat BeltsCrashInjury
THE C0NSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. DURING AN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK UP. AS A RESULT, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #832473
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 1997
Seat Belts
NOT ABLE TO GET RECALL WORK DONE ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #519529
Mileage unknown · May 12, 1997
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSeat Belts
SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR DELAYED BECAUSE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS.
NHTSA ODI #517146
Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 1997
Seat BeltsCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #808209
Mileage unknown · Dec 9, 1996
Latches/locks/linkagesSeat Belts
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE, HAVE TO GO IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #806025
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 1996
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STICKS. *SD
NHTSA ODI #501783
Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 1995
Seat Belts
FRONT PASSENGER LAP BELT WILL NOT SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *DSH
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.
A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
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NHTSA investigations
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EA94035 · Seat Belt Buckle Failure
Opened Oct 27, 1994 · Closed Jul 31, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
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