HONDA passenger car - seat belt elr (emergency locking retractor) — injuries risk

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because the locating bolt was not fitted initially and was then missed as the installed seat belt obscured the locating bolt hole from the operator's view. If the locating bolt is missing, the seatbelt's Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) can move during usage potentially loosening the ELR mounting bolt. If this should happen, the ELR can move outside its intended angle limit preventing correct operation of the locking function. If the seat belt retractor bolt is missing, correct operation of the seat belt locking mechanism cannot be guaranteed. This may reduce protection in case of an impact, thus increasing the risk of injury.

Measures taken

• Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer — Other

Product description

The recall concerns certain 2009 model year vehicles, manufactured between 22 August 2008 and 19 February 2009, within the following VIN range: - (1.2 Litre model) from LUCGG2xxx93200013 to LUCGG2xxx93210386 - (1.4 Litre model) from LUCGG3xxx93200018 to LUCGG3xxx93208814