HONDA S2000 2000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | S2000 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-04 | 2000-01-24 | 2000-02-02 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-08 - 1999-12-28
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4930
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS DOWN AND THE SEAT IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY BACK, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLACK IN THE SEAT BELTS.
THIS SLACK CAN REDUCE THE PROTECTIVE CAPABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BELTS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE SEAT BELT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 4, 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'.
