Recall 96V-248: 1996 Acura SLX
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Dec 12, 1996, covering about 163 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin january 17, 1997. Note: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 honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Rear/Other |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V248002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Acura SLX | 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-248?
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.
How is recall 96V-248 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.