Vehicle recall 96V170003 · September 17, 1996
1994 Honda Passport
The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.
- Consequence
- This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.
- Notes
- Owner notification began October 31, 1996. Note: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 shouldcontact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V170003
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 1996
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 31, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,004
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Passport (1994): 1994
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