Is there an email going around where all of the major companies in the United States actively schedule a recall of their products back-to-back? Honda is next on the product chopping block, recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.
The automaker’s top-selling models, including the 2017-2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018-2020 Odyssey and the 2019 Insight were amongst the vehicles recalled. The Acura RDX from the 2019 and 2020 were also included.
According to a U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, a variety of Honda’s latest SUV models and light vehicles had front passenger seatbelts that were not latching correctly.
“The seat belt buckle channel for the driver and front passenger seat belts were manufactured out of specification, causing interference between the buckle channel and the release button,” Honda said in its report. “The buckle channel surface coating may deteriorate over time, and the release button may shrink against the channel at low temperatures, increasing friction.”
The seatbelt failing to latch could mean serious risk to drivers and front passengers in the event of an accident. As of present, Honda has received over 300 warranty claims related to the recall. So far, there have been no reports of injuries or deaths related to this manufactural misstep.
In efforts to fix the issue, owners will be able to take their Honda or Acura vehicles to a local dealer where they will replace the belt buckle release buttons of the driver and front passenger assemblies. Dealers plan to replace the front seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies, if needed.
Owners will be notified by letter starting April 17.
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