Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02-004
Date: 020226
Recall - Rear Seat Belt Buckle Non-Compliance
02-004
February 26, 2002
* Applies To:
* 2000-01 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED*
Noncompliance Recall: Civic Rear Seat Belt Buckles
(Supersedes 02-004, Noncompliance Recall: Civic and Accord Rear Seat Belt Buckles, dated January 15, 2002)
Updated information is shown by Asterisks and Black bars.
BACKGROUND
Seat belt buckles contain a lock bar that engages and locks the seat belt tongue to the buckle. On some 2000-01 Civics, the lock bars in the rear seat belt
buckles were improperly made. This prevented the unlatching of some rear buckles during strength compliance tests performed by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. The affected rear seat belts work properly and provide protection in a crash, but they may be difficult to unlatch after the
crash.
* VEHICLES AFFECTED *
Not all 2000-01 Civics within the VIN ranges are affected by this recall. Before you begin, check for vehicle eligibility by doing any of these checks:
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Check the vehicle's VIN on your campaign responsibility report.
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Do a VIN status inquiry on DCS.
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Verify that the customer has a customer letter.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
* All owners of affected vehicles were mailed a notification of this recall in January. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service
bulletin.*
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the assembly number on all rear seat belt buckles. Replace any buckle that is affected by this recall.
PARTS INFORMATION
Refer to the Parts Catalog to order the correct type and color of seat belt buckle or seat belt/retractor assembly.