The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V424000·Announced 2015-07-06

Honda Recalls 2016 Pilot Vehicles for Third Row Seatbelt Assembly Issue

Honda is recalling 2016 Pilot vehicles because the third-row seatbelt may be trapped, preventing proper occupant restraint and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety restraint defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured between May 4, 2015, and June 5, 2015. The recall addresses an assembly issue where the third-row seatbelt may become trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner.

If the seatbelt is trapped, occupants may not be restrained properly during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The recall began on August 6, 2015.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the rear third-row seatbelt free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JS7. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA PILOT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,358

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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