2002 Acura TL recall: buckle assembly
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on May 24, 2001. It covers about 9,034 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,034
- reported
- May 24, 2001
- owners notified
- May 9, 2001
- related complaints
- 5
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain driver and passenger seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. Owner notification began may 9, 2001. 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 acura at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 01V166001
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 01V166001
Is there a recall on the 2002 Acura TL buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 01V166001, reported on May 24, 2001, covers about 9,034 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V166001?
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. Owner notification began may 9, 2001. 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 acura at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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