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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V166002📅 Aug 27, 2001

2000–2002 Acura TL recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: the following vehicles were repaired with incorrect parts: 2002 acura 3.2TL sedans with replacement buckles installed per recall 01V-166001; certain 2000 acura 3.2TL vehicles with replacement buckles installed as product update repairs; and certain 2000-2002 acura 3.2TL vehicles with replacement buckles installed as warranty or collision repairs. Repairs were made from march 9 through july 27, 2001. Some of the noncompliant buckles were mislabeled and redistributed to acura dealers to be used as recall repair parts. Honda also determined that incorrect front seat belt buckle replacement parts were used for some product update repairs of 2000 acura 3.2TL vehicles, and warranty or collision repairs of 2000-2002 3.2TL vehicles. These seat belt buckles may not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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 acura at 1-800-999-1009.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V166002
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
8,168
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 20, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V166002 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V166002?

2000–2002 Acura TL. 8,168 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Acura dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-999-1009.