Recall 00V-316: 2000 Honda S2000

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Oct 10, 2000, covering about 9,147 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-316
Report date
Oct 10, 2000
Vehicles affected
9,147
Owners notified
Oct 23, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin during october 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 › Retractor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V316000

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-316?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.

How is recall 00V-316 fixed?

Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.

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.