NHTSA recall 18V-170 (18V170000)
seats recall reported March 13, 2018 - about 254,568 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V170000
- Also written as
- 18V-170
- Manufacturer number
- X0R
- Reported
- March 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~254,568
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. 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 is dangerous
An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-170 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.