CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.
- 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
The third-row center seat belt tongue may not be compatible with its latch, so the belt may not latch securely. If the vehicle is in a crash, the belt may fail to restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. The vehicles also do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Honda will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the third-row center seat belt and replace it if it does not have the correct tongue. The repair is free of charge. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this recall applies to your Odyssey, and schedule the inspection with an authorized Honda dealer if it does.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Odyssey | 2018 |
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