CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 Honda Clarity Electric, Fuel Cell, and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles have rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
If the belt does not lock properly during a crash, it may not restrain the rear seat occupant as designed, which increases the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assemblies based on production dates and replace them as needed, free of charge. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (recall number Z7L), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Clarity Electric | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Honda Clarity Fuel Cell | 2019 |
| Honda Clarity Plug-IN Hybrid | 2019 |