NEW YORK (NEWSnet/AP) — Honda is recalling several hundred-thousand 2023-24 Accord and HR-V vehicles due to a missing piece in the front seat belt pretensioner.

According to notices published by Honda and National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the pretensioners, which tighten seat belts in place upon impact, may be missing a rivet that secures the quick-connector and wire plate. Passengers may not be restrained properly, regulators said.

NHSTA said the flaw is due to an error during assembly. More than 300,000 Accords and HR-Vs are involved in the recall.

As of Nov. 16, Honda had received seven warranty claims, but no report of injury or death related to the issue, according to documents published byNHSTA.

For consumers with cars impacted by this recall, dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assembly at no cost. Those who already paid for the repair at their expense may  be eligible for reimbursement.

Notification letters will are set to be sent via mail to registered owners of the affected vehicles starting Jan. 8, 2024.

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