Honda is recalling practically a half-million automobiles within the U.S. and 52,000 in Canada as a result of the entrance seat belts might not latch correctly.
The recall covers a few of the automaker’s top-selling fashions, together with the 2017 by 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 by 2020 Odyssey and the 2019 Insight. Also included is the Acura RDX from the 2019 and 2020 mannequin years.
Honda says in paperwork posted Wednesday by U.S. security regulators that the floor coating on the channel for the buckle can deteriorate over time. The launch button can shrink in opposition to the channel at decrease temperatures, growing friction and stopping the buckle from latching.
If the buckle doesn’t latch, a driver or passenger is probably not restrained in a crash, growing the danger of harm.
Honda says it has no stories of accidents attributable to the issue.
Dealers will exchange the entrance seat belt buckle launch buttons or the buckle assemblies if wanted. Owners might be notified by letter beginning April 17.
