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2023 Honda Civic Type R recall: seats

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on March 30, 2023. It covers about 640 vehicles.

vehicles affected
640
reported
Mar 30, 2023
owners notified
May 10, 2023

Seats

What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.

Recall number 23V229000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V229000

Is there a recall on the 2023 Honda Civic Type R seats?

Yes. Recall 23V229000, reported on March 30, 2023, covers about 640 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V229000?

Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.

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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