2021–2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, Ridgeline and more recall: Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V900000
- Reported
- November 18, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Honda
- Part
- Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
- Vehicles affected
- About 4,346
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Honda Accord (2021); Honda Accord Hybrid (2021); Honda CR-V (2021); Honda CR-V Hybrid (2022); Honda Insight (2022); Honda Ridgeline (2021). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What is the fix?
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.