Campaign - Seat Belt Harness Replacement: Overview
01-008February 20, 2001
Applies To:
2001 MDX - From VIN 2HNYD1...1H500001 thru 2HNYD1...1H505300
Product Update: MDX Seat Belt Harness
BACKGROUND
The MDX has a dual-threshold frontal airbag system for the driver and front seat passenger. The threshold, or minimum vehicle speed that the airbag will deploy in a collision, is dependent on whether the seat belt is buckled; deploying at a lower speed if the seat belt is not buckled.
The harness to the front passenger's seat belt buckle has been miswired, signaling the SRS that the seat belt is buckled when it isn't, and that the seat belt is not buckled when it is. This will affect the passenger's airbag deployment threshold in a low-speed collision. In a moderate to high-speed collision, the airbag will work as designed.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this campaign. An example of the notification letter is at the end of this service bulletin.
Not all of the vehicles in the listed VIN range are affected by this campaign. Before beginning work, verify that vehicle is eligible by checking at least one of the following:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN Status Inquiry on DCS.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a sub-harness between the seat harness connector and the seat belt buckle connector.
PARTS INFORMATION
Sub-harness Kit: P/N 81311-S3V-305
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Example of Customer Letter
Disclaimer