Recall 00V-016: 2000 Honda S2000

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jan 24, 2000, covering about 4,930 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-016
Report date
Jan 24, 2000
Vehicles affected
4,930
Owners notified
Feb 4, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles. When the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed all the way back, the seat belts may not retract properly resulting in slack in the seat belts.

The risk

This slack can reduce the protective capability and effectiveness of the belts and increases the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.

Notes

Owner notification began february 4, 2000.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 honda at 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V016000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Honda S20002000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-016?

Vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles. When the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed all the way back, the seat belts may not retract properly resulting in slack in the seat belts.

How is recall 00V-016 fixed?

Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.