NHTSA Recall 02V051000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,459 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V051000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 8, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Safety risk
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Remedy
In a previous recall (01v-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. The rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. This recall is being conducted only for the center buckle. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were imrpoperly manufactured. Only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. Owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. Owner notification began march 5, 2002. 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.
Notes
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 02V051000
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.