CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt may deactivate improperly. When this happens, a child restraint system installed in that seat may not be held securely in place. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.
An unsecured child seat can move during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the child. If you regularly use the center seat in the second row to install a child seat, take this recall seriously.
Honda dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Accord | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord Hybrid | 2021 |
| Honda CR-V | 2021 |
| Honda CR-V Hybrid | 2022 |
| Honda Insight | 2022 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2021 |