Honda Odyssey recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2016 Honda Odyssey

Recall number

16V932000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,549 units

Why it was recalled

An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016. The affected vehicles have a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that may stick in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to unexpectedly slide. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seat Systems."

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD4.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.