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1996 Acura SLX recall: rear/other

American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on December 12, 1996. It covers about 163 vehicles.

vehicles affected
163
reported
Dec 12, 1996

Seat belts: rear/other

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

Recall number 96V248002

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 96V248002

Is there a recall on the 1996 Acura SLX rear/other?

Yes. Recall 96V248002, reported on December 12, 1996, covers about 163 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V248002?

Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

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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