NHTSA Recall 00V316000: Retractor (seat belts)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,147 vehicles. It affects 2000 Honda S2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V316000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | October 10, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 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 00V316000
| 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.