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Verify with official recall databases, service records, a mechanic inspection, and local market data before relying on this summary.
Short answer
The seat belt buckle in the rear centre seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
What to check
The seat belt buckle in the rear centre seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash. This is documented in NHTSA campaign 26V452000, an official safety recall.
Before buying
Test the rear centre belt: buckle it and pull firmly to confirm it holds
Ask whether campaign 26V452000 was completed for this VIN
Check all rear belts, not just the centre position
A recall confirms an identified defect and required remedy for the covered vehicles — it does not by itself tell you whether the remedy was completed on this specific VIN. Always confirm directly.
Safety & recall notes
Confirm NHTSA campaign 26V452000 status for the specific VIN before buying; an open recall is normally repaired by the dealer at no cost.
Buyer inspection checklist
Test the rear centre belt: buckle it and pull firmly to confirm it holds
Ask whether campaign 26V452000 was completed for this VIN
Check all rear belts, not just the centre position
Checklist copied.
Red flags
A rear centre belt buckle that releases under a firm pull
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