Honda Recalls 9,147 S2000's

Recall From:American Honda Motor Company

Models: Honda S2000 Year: 2000

Number Involved: 9,147

Dates of Manufacture: June 1999 - August 2000

Defect: Under certain conditions, the seat belt retractor can deform and cause complete or frequent locking of the retractor. As a result, the seat belts cannot be pulled out of the retractor and cannot be used.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 23, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V316]