The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic seat belt pretensions. The cr-v is equipped with two seat belt pretensioners - retractor and buckle - in both the driver and front passenger seating positions. Some buckle pretensioners use a part that restricts the full motion of the mechanism.
The risk
If these pretensioners activate in a crash, the seat belt could unlatch, leaving the front seat occupants unrestrained.
The fix
Dealers will repair both front seat belt buckle pretensioners. Customers will be provided with a rental car. Owners were originally contacted on November 14, 2001. A followup owner notification letter is being mailed during December 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-351 (01V351000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Webbing |
| Report date | November 26, 2001 |
| Owners notified | November 14, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,744 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-351 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will repair both front seat belt buckle pretensioners. Customers will be provided with a rental car. Owners were originally contacted on November 14, 2001. A followup owner notification letter is being mailed during December 2001.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,744 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.