Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #18V266000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V266000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting 2017 honda civic hatchback and civic type r vehicles Includes 69 affected units, Seatbacks may not have Openings for Air Bags, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 honda civic hatchback and civic type r vehicles
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.