Component Description
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160923
End Date Of Manufacturing
20161024
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
7549
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170206
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date
20161227
Record Creation Date
20161227
Defect Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016. The affected vehicles have a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that may stick in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to unexpectedly slide. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seat Systems."
Consequence Summary
An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD4.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
