NHTSA Recall 17V397000: Seat belts
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,927 vehicles. It affects 2018 Honda Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V397000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KF7 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | June 23, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V397000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.