Multi-model Front Seat Belt Buckle Recall

March 15, 2023

*As of March 2, 2023, Honda has received 301 warranty claims related to the issue in Canada and the U.S. between March 22, 2019, and January 16, 2023, with no reports of injuries or deaths related to this issue.

Vehicle Information

*Model Year Start: 2018		*Model Year End: 2020	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　CR-V			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 10/1/2017		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 12/18/2019
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*Model Year Start: 2018		*Model Year End: 2019	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Accord			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 9/21/2017		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 6/12/2019
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*Model Year Start: 2018		*Model Year End: 2019	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Accord Hybrid			Powertrain: Hybrid Electric
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 3/19/2018		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 4/30/2019
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*Model Year Start: 2018		*Model Year End: 2019	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: Van
*Model:　Odyssey			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 5/2/2017		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 7/12/2019
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*Model Year Start: 2019		*Model Year End: 2020	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Acura			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　RDX			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 3/22/2018		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 5/16/2019
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*Model Year Start: 2019		*Model Year End: 2019	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Insight			Powertrain: Hybrid Electric
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 3/27/2018		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 3/19/2019
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Number potentially involved (Canada): 52,196

Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100%

Defect / Noncompliance Description

*Describe the defect or noncompliance:
The seat belt buckle channel for the seat belt installed for the driver and front passenger seats was manufactured out of specification, causing interference between the buckle channel and the release button. With continuous use, the buckle channel surface coating may deteriorate over time, and the release button may shrink against the channel at low temperatures, increasing friction. This can result in issues with the seat belt buckle latching.

*Describe the safety risk:
If the seat belt buckle does not latch, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Describe the cause:
The seat belt buckle channel was manufactured out of specification, causing interference between the buckle channel and the release button.

Identify the Remedy

Describe the defect / noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacturer's plan for reimbursement:
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. The dealer will replace the driver and passenger front seat belt buckle release button. If necessary, the dealer will perform a buckle assembly replacement based on inspection results.

Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement.

Identify the Recall Schedule

Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Dealer notification is scheduled to being and end on or about 03/9/2023. Owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 04/17/2023.

Where Concerned Owners Can Seek More Information

Owners can determine if their specific vehicles are included in the recall by visiting https://www.honda.ca/recalls , https://www.acura.ca/recalls, or by calling 1-888-946-6329.

Media Inquiries

John_Bordignon@ch.honda.com

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Multi-model Front Seat Belt Buckle Recall

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