NHTSA Campaign 18V170000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Mar 13, 2018 · 254,568 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.

Consequence

An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA ODYSSEY 2014 254,568
HONDA ODYSSEY 2015 254,568
HONDA ODYSSEY 2016 254,568

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V170000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.