1990 Accord Power Seatbelt Broken

[parmotinc]

Anyone else experienced their power seatbelt sticking or not moving at all. My power seatbelt will not move when the door is openend, but if forced to the open position, it will close when the door is closed. Is this covered under warranty? Anything I should check first? Thanks

[green13]

yes actually it was a re-call. The seatbelts are defective. They will fix it for free. Call your local honda dealer. Here is the leter I found. Hope this helps. --green
February 2000



Important Safety Recall Notice

Dear Honda Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
What is the reason for this notice? Honda has determined that front seat belt buckle release buttons have broken, and others may break in the future, in some 1986 - 91 Honda cars equipped with seat belts made by the Takata Corporation. These seat belt buckle release buttons are made of red plastic, and are marked "PRESS." If a button breaks, pieces may fall into the buckle assembly. If this occurs, the buckle may not operate properly, thereby creating a safety risk.
To prevent this problem from occurring, Honda will replace all broken front seat belt buckles, free of charge. In addition, Honda will modify all unbroken buckles manufactured by Takata to prevent future button breakage.
If your seat belt buckle is broken or does not operate properly, you should have it replaced as soon as possible. Seat belts are the most important part of your car's safety equipment. Honda urges you to wear your seat belt whenever you drive, and to make sure that your passengers also wear theirs. If you do not wear your seat belt, your chances of being killed or seriously injured during a collision are much higher than if you are wearing a seat belt. That is why seat belt use is required by law in almost every state.
What should you do? Call any authorized Honda dealer and make an appointment to have your car repaired. If either release button shows any sign of breaking or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, the dealer will replace the buckle, free of charge.
Even if both front seat belt release buttons appear to be in good condition, and both buckles operate properly, your seat belt buckles will need to be modified to prevent future button breakage. Modification of the seat belt buckles will be free of charge, and parts are now available.
Replacement or modification of the seat belt buckles will take less than half an hour; however, the dealer may need to keep your car for a longer period because of their workload. Please call for an appointment.
Who to contact if you experience problems. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your Honda dealer, you may write to:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your car, without charge, within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date you first contacted the dealer for a repair appointment), you may submit a complaint to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
Or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236. Residents of Washington D.C. should call (202) 366-0123.
If you have questions. If you have questions about this notice, or need assistance with contacting a Honda dealer, please call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Sincerely,
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Honda Automobile Division