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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V221000

2018 Honda Ridgeline | 2018 Honda Pilot | 2018 Acura Mdx — Seats

Published April 9, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 5, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V221000, published April 9, 2018 and initiated April 5, 2018. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2018 Honda Ridgeline | 2018 Honda Pilot | 2018 Acura Mdx — Seats.

What's the hazard

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.

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Recall details

Brand
HONDA
Model
RIDGELINE
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Lot
2018 HONDA RIDGELINE | 2018 HONDA PILOT | 2018 ACURA MDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Honda Ridgeline | 2018 Honda Pilot | 2018 Acura Mdx — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V221000 on April 9, 2018. Reported hazard: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What should I do if I have this product?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: RIDGELINE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)