Honda Recalls Over 300,000 Accords and HR-Vs Due to Seat Belt Issue

Missing rivet in seat belt pretensioners could increase injury risks during a crash, with no reported injuries or deaths so far.

Honda is recalling more than 300,000 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles due to a missing piece in the front seat belt pretensioners, which could increase injury risks during a crash.
The missing rivet in the seat belt pretensioners, which tighten seat belts in place upon impact, means that passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
The issue was credited to an error made during assembly.
As of Nov. 16, Honda had received seven warranty claims, but no reports of injuries or deaths related to the faulty pretensioners.
Notification letters will be sent via mail to registered owners of the affected vehicles starting Jan. 8, 2024.