Something is askew with Honda quality.
In a statement issued late on Friday afternoon, Honda said the latest Honda recalls affect more than 310,000 Pilot SUVs made from the 2009 through 2011 model years in the U.S. Honda wants to inspect and possibly replace the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt on the affected Pilot models.
A manufacturing defect exists on what Honda claims is a small number of front seat belts. The stitching connecting the lap section of the belt to the outboard anchor webbing “may be incomplete or missing.” A Mexican built part form supplier Autoliv is responsible for the safety recall.
In an accident, the Honda seat belts may become disconnected from the anchor webbing, increasing the risk of injury. No injuries or deaths have been reported related to this condition, Honda said.
The latest quality gaff from the Japanese maker once known for its quality follows Honda recalls announced over the Labor Day weekend for fires on more than a million vehicles globally. (See Honda Recalls a Million Vehicles for Fires, Software Problems) During the past year or so, Honda has issued more than 22 public statements about various safety defects and recalls in the U.S.
Owners of Pilot SUVs will be notified in early October 2011 to bring their vehicles to a dealer for a safety belt inspection and replacement, if required. Honda said that after early October, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going on-line to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.
See also:
- Honda Recalls 1.5 Million Accord, CR-V and Element for Software Problem that Leads to Failed Auto Transmissions,
- Honda Recalls New Civic for Fuel Leaks in Latest Quality Gaffe,
- Honda Expands Airbag Recall to 833,000 Honda, Acura Models,
- Honda Recalls 2011 Odyssey Again. Window Glass Can Shatter,
- Honda Recalls Odyssey Minivan for Bad Windshield Wipers,
- Honda Recalls Civic Hybrid Models for Electrical Failures,
- American Honda Recalls 2009-2010 Fit Models for Stalling,
- American Honda Recalls 2010 Accord, CR-V Models for Stalling,
- Honda Recalls Accord, Pilot Models for Suspension Failures,
- Honda Passport SUVs Recalled for Wheels Falling Off,
- American Honda Recalls Fit for Headlight Failures
