TSB 92-012: Front Seat Belt Replacement Warranty Policy (92-012)

Affected years: July 1985

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WARNING: This page is about the Civic DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected. Publication date: 1996-01-22 Reference number: 92-012 FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY POLICY FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY POLICY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 92-012 FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY POLICY Model(s): 1986-96 Honda models Section: Body Bulletin Number: 92-012 Date: January 22, 1996 NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin number 92-012, dated March 13, 1992. SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty policy for front seat belt replacement is to replace either the belt/retractor mechanism or the buckle when either does not work properly. Warranty covers the replacement of the failed half of a belt, not the entire assembly, see PARTS INFORMATION . NOTE: For 1970-85 models, seat belts are replaced as a complete assembly under a separate warranty policy. COMPONENT REPLACEMENT Front seat belts are made by several suppliers, and some are sold as individual components (two separate halves); they are not stocked as a complete set. Therefore, whenever you replace a belt, make sure the new belt half is the same type and from the same manufacturer as the original otherwise, the belt may not buckle properly. To determine the manufacturer and type (or "model") of the belt, look for the white tag on the original belt in the car. The tag is on the retractor side of the belt (visible at the lower attachment point), or on the belt if you pull the belt all the way out. From the tag, mark down the manufacturer's name (either Nippon Seiko K.K. or Takata), the belt "model" number and the date of manufacture. If the tag is missing or illegible, look on the buckle component for the name Nippon Seiko K.K. or the stylized T mark for Takata. NOTE: Some belts may have NSK Warner K.K. as the manufacturer's name. Use Nippon Seiko K.K. belts as the replacement. Take the information to your Parts Department to order the proper replacement belt. NOTE: For more information on seat belts and seat belt related items read: - Twisted Seat Belt (Service News, July 1985). - Seat Belt Testing and Repair (Service Bulletin, 86-014 , August 1986). - Automatic Seat Belt Troubleshooting (Service News, May 1989). - Lap Belt Retracts Slowly (Service Bulletins 90-003 , January 1990 and 90-012, April 1990). - Torn Seal on Seat Belt Track (Service Bulletin 91-004 , March 1991). - Slow to Retract Seat Belt, Cleaning the Guide Ring (Service News, April 1991). - Accord Shoulder Belt System Wire Colors (Service News, May 1991). - Seat Belt Slow to Retract (Service Bulletin 91-030 , December 1991). Refer to your Service Bulletin Index and the Service News Index for model specific information. Most repairs DO NOT require seat belt component replacement. PARTS INFORMATION For front seat belt replacement ordering information and availability, contact your parts center. WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY COVERAGE Seat belts that fail to function properly during normal use are covered under warranty for the useful life of the car. See Fig 1 for Front Seat Belt Flat Rate Times. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER Malfunction due to abuse, alteration, accidental damage or damage resulting from a collision or misuse. Replacement of a properly functioning seat belt for cosmetic or comfort reasons. Fig 1: Front Seat Belt Flat Rate Times