NHTSA (USA)High Risk
1998 HONDA ACCORDNHTSA Campaign #97V220000
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Safety Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE BODY IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Updated June 10, 2026