CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
- Risk
- An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Honda Odyssey vehicles have a second-row outboard seat release lever that can stay in the unlocked position. This lets the seat move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant during a crash.
An owner should contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (recall number KD5) and check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls. Honda is mailing notification letters, and an interim letter has already been sent with a second notice to follow.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will install an additional bracket and spring on both second-row outboard seats at no charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Odyssey | 201120122013201420152016 |
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