NHTSA Recall 21V900000: Retractor (seat belts)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,346 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V900000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | ABS, BBT, NBQ, RBR |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | November 18, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V900000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2021 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid | 2021 |
| Honda CR-V | 2021 |
| Honda CR-V Hybrid | 2022 |
| Honda Insight | 2022 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2021 |
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.