2023-2024 Accord and HR-V Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall

Vehicle Information

*Model Year Start: 2023

*Model Year End: 2024

Type:  Light Vehicles

*Make: Honda

Body Style:  4-Door

*Model: Accord

Powertrain:  Gas

*Production Dates

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*Begin: 10/4/2022

*Descriptive Information to include:

The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all vehicles that could experience the problem.

*End: 10/14/2023

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Total affected units: 3,506 units

*Model Year Start: 2023

*Model Year End: 2024

Type:  Light Vehicles

*Make: Honda

Body Style:  SUV

*Model: HR-V

Powertrain:  Gas

*Production Dates

(mm/dd/yyyy)

*Begin: 4/26/2022

*Descriptive Information to include:

The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all vehicles that could experience the problem.

*End: 10/14/2023

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Total affected units: 18,480 units

Number potentially involved in Canada: 21,986

Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 1%

Defect / Noncompliance Description

*Describe the defect or noncompliance:

Front seat belt pretensioners were assembled without a rivet securing the quick connector and wire plate.

*Describe the safety risk:

Seat belt pretensioners missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury.

 

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 or Acura dealer, as applicable. The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace the seat belt pretensioner assembly with a non-defective part.

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 begin on November 27, 2023. Owner notification is scheduled to begin in January 2024.

Where Concerned Owners Can Seek More Information

Owners can determine if their specific vehicles are included in the recall starting November 23, 2023:

Media Inquiries

John_Bordignon@ch.honda.com