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Honda Odyssey Recall 18V170: Second-Row Seat May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V170, reported March 13, 2018, 254,568 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles may have a second-row left outboard seatback that does not lock properly. 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 unlocked (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever. An unlocked seatback increases the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

Honda will notify owners. Authorized dealers will confirm the proper operation of the second-row left outboard seatback and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot be locked, the dealer will replace the seatback frame assembly. All repairs are free of charge. Owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (Honda recall number X0R), and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V170Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda Odyssey201420152016