Honda recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Z7L.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Clarity Electric 2019
- Honda Clarity Fuel Cell 2019
- Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V326000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 4, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 24, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 128
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts › Rear/other
- Maker's own recall number
- Z7L
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Equipment Apr 18, 2019
- Honda recall: Hybrid propulsion system Dec 20, 2018
- Honda recall: Hybrid propulsion system Jan 25, 2018
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 18, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.