NHTSA Recall 02V281000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,449 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Honda Passport.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V281000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
Safety risk
This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-december 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 isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 02V281000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Passport | 1994 |
| Isuzu Amigo | 1994 |
| Isuzu Pickup Truck | 1994, 1995 |
| Isuzu Rodeo | 1994 |
| Isuzu Tf | 1994, 1995 |
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.