SEATS
Published April 30, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 26, 2018
What's the hazard
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- CIVIC
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2017 HONDA CIVIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US