Recalls 01V-380 / 02V-051: faulty rear seat belt buckles (2000)
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What causes "Recalls 01V-380 / 02V-051: faulty rear seat belt buckles (2000)" on the Honda Civic EK (1996-2000), and how is it fixed?
Some rear seat belt buckles were made incorrectly and did not meet FMVSS 209 (16,459 sedans and coupes); 02V-051 added the rear center buckle. Fix: Dealers inspect the buckles and replace marked assemblies.
Symptoms
A rear buckle may not latch or hold as required.
Cause
Some rear seat belt buckles were made incorrectly and did not meet FMVSS 209 (16,459 sedans and coupes); 02V-051 added the rear center buckle.
Fix (summary)
Dealers inspect the buckles and replace marked assemblies.
Related build entries
Other EK problems
- Recall 96V-106: brake booster check valve can stick (1996)
- Recall 97V-193: passenger airbag assembled wrong (1997-98)
- Recall 99E-015: accessory floor mat can catch the accelerator (1996-98)
- Recall 02V-120: ignition switch contacts can wear (1998-2000)
- Recalls 20V-026 / 20V-027: driver airbag inflator (1996-2000)
- Oil leak between engine and transmission: rear main seal (TSB 01-040)
More for this car
- All Honda Civic EK (1996-2000) fitment answers · EK common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 01V-380: improperly made rear seat belt buckles (2000-01 Civic sedans and coupes; 16,459 units) — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 02V-051: rear center seat belt buckle added to recall 01V-380 (2000-01 Civic) — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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