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A Hays CISD school bus involved in a rollover crash did not have seat belts, resulting in the death of one child and injuries to at least 10 others. The bus, a 2011 model, predates a 2017 Texas law mandating seat belts on school buses, and around 40 of the district’s 200 buses still lack seat belts. In contrast, neighboring districts like Austin ISD, Leander ISD, and Pflugerville ISD have seat belts on all their buses.
Four teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Billings, Montana, after hitting a metal pole. The police suspect that alcohol, speed, and the absence of seat belts contributed to the accident. Two of the teens died at the scene, while the other two succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The victims' identities have not been released. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Honda is recalling around 300,000 of its 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V models due to a missing part in the front seat belt pretensioners, which could increase the risk of injury during a crash. The recall is prompted by the installation of seat belt pretensioners without a rivet during assembly. Honda estimates that only a small percentage of the affected vehicles have the defect. Owners will be notified by mail and can have their cars inspected and repaired at no charge. No injuries or deaths related to the issue have been reported so far.
Honda is recalling over 303,000 Accords and HR-Vs due to potentially defective seat belts. The front seat belt pretensioners were assembled without a rivet securing the quick connector and wire plate, which may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a collision. No injuries or deaths have been reported, but there have been seven warranty claims. Owners can check if their vehicle is affected by entering their VIN on Honda's recall webpage or calling a designated number. Repairs and inspections will be conducted free of charge at authorized Honda dealerships, and reimbursement is available for those who have already paid for related repairs.
Honda is recalling over 300,000 vehicles, including 2023-2024 Accords and HR-Vs, due to faulty seat belts. The affected vehicles have missing pretensioner rivets, which increase the risk of injury in a collision. Honda has not received any reports of injuries or deaths related to this issue. This is the second major recall for Honda in just over a week, with a total of 14 recalls affecting over 1 million vehicles this year. Owners will be contacted by mail and can have the necessary part replaced for free at a Honda dealership.
Four people were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Cass County, Nebraska, on July 4. The crash involved a red Honda Accord sedan and a red Ford F-250 pickup. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident, and authorities suspect that the occupants of the Honda were not wearing seat belts. The driver of the pickup tested negative for alcohol. The crash is currently under investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol.
Small cars like the Forte, Sentra, and Crosstrek received "poor" ratings in the updated moderate overlap crash test conducted by the IIHS due to poor rear occupant crash protection. The rear dummy submarined beneath the seat belt, causing the lap belt to slide from the hip bones onto the abdomen, where it can cause internal injuries. Engineers may want to improve rear occupant safety before things get worse.
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is investigating seat belt parts on 2022 to 2023 Tesla Model X SUVs after two owners reported receiving their vehicles with defective seat belt parts. The defect involves the point at which the seat belt pretensioner and an anchor are linked, and approximately 50,000 Model X's may be affected. No injuries were reported in connection with the two claims of defects, and Tesla has not yet commented on the investigation.
Six girls, including a 1-year-old baby, were killed in a car crash on a Tennessee highway in the early hours of Sunday. Two adults were also injured. The cause of the crash is being investigated by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. It is still unclear whether the victims were wearing seat belts or were properly restrained. Emergency responders have been deployed to assist those who responded to the crash.
Ford and Honda are recalling nearly 2 million vehicles due to issues such as leaking brake fluid, faulty seat belts, and broken windshield wipers. Ford is recalling 1.28 million Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles due to brake fluid leaks, while Honda is recalling 448,613 CR-Vs, Accords, and other models due to seat belt issues. Ford is also recalling F-150 trucks due to broken windshield wipers, Maverick pickup trucks due to non-functioning trailer taillights, and Bronco SUVs due to steering wheel issues. Owners can check for recalls using USA TODAY's automotive recall database or the NHTSA's database.
Honda is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles, including some of its most popular models such as the CR-V and Accord, due to possible issues with the driver and front-passenger seat belts not latching correctly. The company estimates that one percent of those recalled have the seat belt defect. Honda received more than 300 warranty claims related to the issue between March 22, 2019 and Jan. 16, 2023, but there were no reports of injuries or deaths because of the seat belt problem as of early March, according to the company. Owners affected by the seat belt issues should expect to be contacted by Honda by mail on April 17 for a free seat belt buckle assembly replacement at an authorized dealer.
Honda is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to front seat belts that may not latch properly. The recall includes popular models such as the CR-V, Accord, Odyssey, and Acura RDX from 2017 to 2020. The issue is caused by the surface coating on the channel for the buckle deteriorating over time, which can cause the release button to shrink and increase friction, preventing the buckle from latching. No injuries have been reported, and dealers will replace the buckle release buttons or assemblies if needed.
Honda is recalling 500,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to a problem with the front seat belts not latching properly. The recall includes popular models such as the CR-V, Accord, Odyssey, and Acura RDX from 2017 to 2020. The issue is caused by the surface coating on the buckle channel deteriorating over time, which can cause the release button to shrink and prevent the buckle from latching. Honda has not received any reports of injuries related to the problem and will replace the buckle release buttons or assemblies if needed.