Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—241K Honda Odysseys recalled for inspection, repair of wire harness, (Feb 12, 2020)
Organizations Mentioned:Honda
By Colleen Kave, J.D.
Third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched, leading to electrical short.
Honda has recalled approximately 241,339 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles because the wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short. According to the company, an intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 20V066, Report receipt date: February 6, 2020).
Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 16, 2020.
Contact information. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is T6U. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Companies: Honda
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