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Honda · Canada · High

Honda Accord: Seats and Restraints

Affects Honda Accord · 1978–1980 — about 14K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, due to continued twisting and bending of the front seatbelt stalks the cable wires may become frayed or broken. This would significantly increase the possibility of injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger in a collision. Correction: Seatbelt stalks will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational