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2018 HONDA Odyssey SEAT BELTS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V158000 Plain English
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The front seat belt buckle is a crucial part that keeps you safe when you're driving. In certain Honda models from 2017 to 2020, a manufacturing issue can cause the buckle to get stuck, making it hard to click in safely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the buckle gets stuck, you could be at risk of injury in the event of a crash because the seat belt won't hold you in place properly.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty buckle release button or the entire buckle assembly for free. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice, and they'll take care of it at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
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High Priority #17V397000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The seat belt in your Honda Odyssey's third row is designed to keep you safe in a crash. In some 2018 models, the part that connects the seat belt to your seat might not fit properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt can't latch securely, you could be thrown around the vehicle in the event of a crash, which could lead to serious injuries.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will check the seat belt and replace it with the correct one if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.
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