Honda Accord and HR-V Recalled Due to Seat Belt Concerns
The front seat belts in 2023 and 2024 models may not have been installed properly
Honda is recalling more than 300,000 Accord sedans and HR-V subcompact SUVs because of concerns that the front seat belt pretensioners were improperly assembled, thereby risking that the belts would not provide adequate protection in a collision. A pretensioner is a device designed to snug up the seat belt the instant a collision occurs, optimizing its benefits to securing occupants.
The Details
Vehicles Recalled
2023 to 2024 Honda Accord
2023 to 2024 Honda HR-V
The problem: The installation of a rivet used to secure the front seat belt pretensioners was skipped during assembly.
The fix: Honda dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belt pretensioner assembly with a nondefective part.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners can contact Honda at 888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign number: 23V-782. Honda’s numbers for this recall: MG7, NG5.
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