Recall 00V-016: seat belts may not retract with the top down (2000)
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What causes "Recall 00V-016: seat belts may not retract with the top down (2000)" on the Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA's record says the folded convertible top cover can interfere with the seat belt so it does not retract fully (4,930 cars). Fix: Dealers replace the convertible top cover, free; owner notification began February 4, 2000.
Symptoms
Slack in the seat belt when the top is down.
Cause
NHTSA's record says the folded convertible top cover can interfere with the seat belt so it does not retract fully (4,930 cars).
Fix (summary)
Dealers replace the convertible top cover, free; owner notification began February 4, 2000. Check the VIN.
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- AP1 snap oversteer on lift-off
More for this car
- All Honda S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003) fitment answers · AP1 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 00V-016: seat belts may not retract with the top down (2000 S2000) — NHTSA (recall record filed by American Honda Motor Co.) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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