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2018 Honda Odyssey recall: seat belts

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on June 23, 2017. It covers about 3,927 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,927
reported
Jun 23, 2017
owners notified
Jul 31, 2017
related complaints
10

Seat belts

What is wrong
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."
Risk
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
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.

Recall number 17V397000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about seat belts problems.

2018 Honda Odyssey

Questions about recall 17V397000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Honda Odyssey seat belts?

Yes. Recall 17V397000, reported on June 23, 2017, covers about 3,927 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V397000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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