NHTSA recall 00V-316 (00V316000)

seat belts recall reported October 10, 2000 - about 9,147 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V316000
Also written as: 00V-316
Reported: October 10, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~9,147
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAN DEFORM AND CAUSE COMPLETE OR FREQUENT LOCKING OF THE RETRACTOR. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE PULLED OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND CANNOT BE USED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-316 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda S2000 - 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.