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HighNHTSA·16V933000·Announced 2016-12-27

Honda Recalls 2011-2016 Odyssey Vehicles Due to Second Row Seat Defect

Honda is recalling 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles because the second row outboard seat release lever may remain unlocked, allowing the seat to move unexpectedly during a crash.

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 structural vehicle defect (seat assembly) that increases the risk of injury during 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 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured between August 17, 2010, and October 1, 2015. The recall involves the second row outboard seats, which feature a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row. In the affected vehicles, this release lever may remain in the unlocked position, allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.

An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats free of charge. An interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
633,753

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)

  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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