NHTSA recall 01V166001
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Acura TL
Reported May 24, 20019,034 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Mar 12, 2001 – May 11, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain driver and passenger seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front seat belt buckles. owner notification began may 9, 2001. 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 acura at 1-800-999-1009.