NHTSA Recall 20V326000: Seat belts: rear/other
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 128 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Honda Clarity Electric.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V326000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Z7L |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | June 4, 2020 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V326000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Clarity Electric | 2019 |
| Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | 2019 |
| Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | 2019 |
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.