NHTSA recall 93V-056 (93V056000)

seat belts recall reported April 22, 1993 - about 45,958 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V056000
Also written as: 93V-056
Reported: April 22, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~45,958
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.

Why it is dangerous

NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-056 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Accord - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

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.