NHTSA Recall 12V062000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V062000; Date: Feb. 16, 2012
Struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Honda Odyssey; 2009 Honda Odyssey
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 45,747
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 odyssey vehicles, the gas-filled struts that help to raise and support the liftgate of vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system may be prone to early life failures due to a manufacturing flaw. The flaw can result in a leak of the pressurized gas, leading to reduced strut performance.
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both power liftgate gas struts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 12, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is s22. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 12, 2012
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