Honda is recalling half a million cars in the US and Canada because the front seat belts may not lock properly.
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Honda is recalling half a million cars in the US and Canada because the front seat belts may not lock properly.
Gene J. Puskar/AP
DETROIT – Honda is recalling half a million cars in the United States and Canada because the front seat belts may not lock properly.
The recall covers some of the automaker’s best-selling models, including the 2017 to 2020 CR-V, 2018 and 2019 Accord, 2018 to 2020 Odyssey and 2019 Insight. Also included is the Acura RDX from the 2019 and 2020 model years.
Honda says in documents released Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators that the surface coating on the channel for the buckle can deteriorate over time. The release button can shrink against the channel at lower temperatures, increasing friction and preventing the buckle from locking.
If the buckle does not engage, the driver or passenger may not be restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Honda says it has no reports of damage caused by the problem.
Dealers will replace the front seat belt buckle release buttons or buckle assemblies if necessary. Owners will be notified by letter of 17 April.