Honda is recalling a variety of its latest SUV models and light vehicles because the driver and front passenger seatbelt may not latch correctly, according to a U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
“The seat belt buckle channel for the driver and front passenger seat belts were manufactured out of specification, causing interference between the buckle channel and the release button,” Honda said in its report. “The buckle channel surface coating may deteriorate over time, and the release button may shrink against the channel at low temperatures, increasing friction.”
The increased friction can create latching problems, Honda said, which can leave occupants more vulnerable to injury.
A total of 448,613 vehicles in the United States are covered by the recall.
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Honda models under recall include CR-V, Accord, Odyssey
- 2017-2020 Honda CR-V
- 2018-2019 Honda Accord
- 2018-2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey
- 2019-2020 Acura RDX
- 2019 Honda Insight
Honda said it had received 301 warranty claims over the issue from March 2019 to January 2023, but was unaware of any injury or deaths, according to the NHTSA report.
Impacted owners can expect to be contacted by mail on April 17 with instruction to take their vehicle to an authorized dealer for a free seat belt buckle assembly replacement.
