Honda · Canada · High
Honda Accord, Civic: Seats and Restraints
Affects Honda Accord, Civic · 2000–2001 — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
Certain vehicles rear seat belt buckles have improperly manufactured lock bars. This could result in an inability to unlatch the belt as required in C.M.V.S.S. 209. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belt buckles.
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