NHTSA recall 18V170000
Seats · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
The fix: 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…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Honda Odyssey, 2015 Honda Odyssey, 2016 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V170000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.