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1990 Acura LEGEND Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	18060
NHTSA Compaign #	95V103001
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Supplier	ACURA
Brand	ACURA
Model	LEGEND
Model Year	1990
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	19/05/95
Begin date of manufacuring	01/01/86
End date of manufacturing	01/03/91
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	24/05/95
Report created	24/05/95
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	3700000
Defect summary	The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Consequence summary	The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective action	Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall notes	System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles. Vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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1990 Acura LEGEND Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Recall

1990 Acura LEGEND Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Recall

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