NHTSA Recall 00V016000: Anchorage (seat belts)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,930 vehicles. It affects 2000 Honda S2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V016000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | January 24, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 4, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles. When the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed all the way back, the seat belts may not retract properly resulting in slack in the seat belts.
Safety risk
This slack can reduce the protective capability and effectiveness of the belts and increases the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.
Notes
Owner notification began february 4, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V016000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda S2000 | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.