Front: anchorageRecall 97V-220 · 1998 Honda Accord
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 97V-220 covers 83 1998 Honda Accord for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V220000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE BODY IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1997.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE AND ARE HAVING THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 19, 1997 to November 20, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.