Recall 21V900 affects 4,346 2021-2022 Honda vehicles for a second-row center seat belt defect. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 4,346 2021-2022 Accord, Accord Hybrid, Cr-V, Cr-V Hybrid, Ridgeline, and Insight vehicles because the automatic locking retractor in the second-row center seat belt assembly can deactivate improperly. That can leave a child restraint system unsecured and increase injury risk in a crash; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The second-row center seat belt assembly in the 2021-2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, Ridgeline, Accord, Cr-V, and Insight includes an automatic locking retractor. That retractor is the mechanism that holds the belt tight after the webbing is pulled all the way out. It matters when securing a child restraint, because the belt has to stay locked against the car seat.
On affected Honda vehicles, the lever inside that locking mechanism was made with contaminated material from a supplier. The contamination reduced the lever's holding force. After the belt webbing is pulled out to engage the lock, the retractor can deactivate when it should stay locked. That leaves the child restraint system unsecured even though the belt was routed through it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue shows up as movement in the second-row center belt after the webbing has been pulled out to the end.
Who's affected?
Covers 6 Honda model lines across the 2021 and 2022 model years, all tied to the second-row center seat belt assembly.
| 2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid | seat belt |
| 2021 Honda Ridgeline | seat belt |
| 2021 Honda Accord | seat belt |
| 2021 Honda Cr-V | seat belt |
| 2022 Honda Insight | seat belt |
| Units affected | 4,346 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. If your VIN is included, avoid using the second-row center seat for a child restraint until the seat belt assembly is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, Ridgeline, Accord, Cr-V, or Insight is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free second-row center seat belt assembly replacement, which fixes the automatic locking retractor problem that can leave a child restraint unsecured.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V900 when you call.
- Avoid installing a child restraint with the second-row center seat belt until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the second-row center seat belt assembly, including the automatic locking retractor that secures a child restraint system. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for this seat belt assembly repair before the recall work was done, Honda's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the Honda service desk when you arrive.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 18, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| November 19, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 14, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 17, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 17, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V900?
Recall 21V900 covers 4,346 2021-2022 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Cr-V, Cr-V Hybrid, Insight, and Ridgeline vehicles. The second-row center seat belt retractor can deactivate improperly, leaving a child restraint system unsecured. Honda dealers will replace the seat belt assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Cr-V, Cr-V Hybrid, Insight, or Ridgeline is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V900. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule replacement of the second-row center seat belt assembly. Reference recall number 21V900 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly free of charge at any franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unsecured child restraint system in the second-row center seating position. If the retractor deactivates improperly, the child restraint system is not secured as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, increasing injury risk during a crash.
When did Honda notify owners about recall 21V900?
Honda mailed owner notification letters on January 14, 2022. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is included, then call a Honda dealer or Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V900000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V900 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V900000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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