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Safety recall · 97V220000

Seat belts: anchorage Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 16, 1997. It covers about 83 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
97V220000
Reported
Dec 16, 1997
Vehicles
83
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor mounting bracket was improperly welded.

The risk

This condition can cause the bracket to separate from the vehicle body in a crash.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.

Contacts

Owner notification began december 1, 1997. All owners have been notified by telephone and are having their vehicles repaired. No further action is necessary on this recall campaign.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V220000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1998 Honda Accord1,21519F

Questions

Is the 97V220000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 97V220000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 97V220000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on December 16, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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