# 2016 ACURA MDX — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `1978490` · 2024-03-26 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ACURA
- **Model:** MDX
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
I was involved in an accident 12/13, 2023. No airbags deployed, however, my seatbelt locked up. A new seatbelt was ordered through Acura soon thereafter 12/23. At the time this was ordered, I was told that there was no ETA as there is a national backorder.  Fast forward to today, my car has been fully repaired and is still sitting in the local repair shop because there are still no seatbelts available.  I have filed complaints with Acura corporate, and have a claim number that I would be more than happy to provide. Acura corporate has advised the repair shop that it will be at least six months to one year until a seatbelt is  is available I also have documentation on the “ expedited order” that was placed for the seatbelt in 12/2023.    The insurance company, USAA, is now looking at totaling my car simply because we cannot find a seatbelt.  The local Acura dealers, and our car repair shop cannot believe that cannot seem to get a seatbelt for me, and it’s been four months.    On my research online, it appears that Acura may be legally obligated to manufacture, and provide this part.    I wanted to report this to the proper regulatory agency to ensure that this has been documented.  The car is completely drivable, given the lack of safety restraint.  I also am aware that I am not alone in this complaint, as many other MDX owners are experiencing the same    I am not sure how to proceed from here and I’m hoping that you may be able to help  Thank you so much for your tim
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