Honda/fmvss 209/rear center seat belt buckle
Defect Summary
Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Safety Consequence
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Corrective Action
In a previous recall (01v-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. the rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. this recall is being conducted only for the center buckle. dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were imrpoperly manufactured. only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. owner notification began march 5, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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FAQ: Recall 02V051000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V051000?
NHTSA recall 02V051000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on February 8, 2002. It addresses: Honda/fmvss 209/rear center seat belt buckle. The recall affects approximately 16,459 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V051000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.