CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, so the seat cushion frame can break. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 for seating systems.
A broken seat cushion frame may not hold the driver in place during a crash, which raises the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Civic Type R | 2023 |
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