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Weekly Recalls: Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen

Written By: CarPro | Dec 1, 2021 3:19:18 PM

HONDA 

 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V900000
  • Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 4,346

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1


TOYOTA 

 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V889000
  • Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,259

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Sienna vehicles equipped with seating for eight passengers. An incorrect seat belt webbing guide may have been installed on the outboard second-row seat belt assemblies.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the outboard second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB08 and 21TA08.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Defect Notice 573 Report


VOLKSWAGEN 

 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V892000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components VISIBILITY, AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 54,429

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed January 14, 2022. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Defect Notice 573 Report


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