2023-2024 Acura/Honda Multi-Model Driver’s Seat Frame Recall

November 19, 2024

*This document features select information from the "Part 573 Safety Recall Report" submitted by Honda to NHTSA. The full document may be viewed on the NHTSA website.

Vehicle Information

*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Accord			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 7/21/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 12/20/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Accord Hybrid			Powertrain: Hybrid Electric
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 4/4/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 12/14/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Civic Sedan			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 4/27/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 12/1/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: Hatchback
*Model:　Civic Hatchback			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 4/19/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 1/4/2024
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*Model Year Start: 2024		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　HR-V			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 6/6/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 6/7/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2024		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Acura			Body Style: Hatchback
*Model:　Integra			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 5/2/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 10/13/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2024		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Acura			Body Style: Hatchback
*Model:　Integra Type S			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 11/9/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 11/9/2023
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*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2024	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　Pilot			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 3/1/2023		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 11/16/2023
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Number potentially involved: 121

Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100%

Defect / Noncompliance Description

*Describe the defect or noncompliance:
During production of the driver’s seat cushion frame, some bolts were improperly torqued and over time could loosen and fall off.

*Describe the safety risk:
If a bolt falls off, the driver’s seat may become unsecured and rock or wobble during use, increasing the risk or severity of an injury in the event of a crash.

Identify any warning which can precede or occur:
The driver’s seat may rock or wobble during use.

Describe the cause:
Due to a software error in the robotic bolt fastener for the driver’s seat height adjuster links, the torque tool controller and torque tool robotic arm controller lost synchronization and loosened bolts that previously were tightened to proper torque specifications.

Identify the Remedy

Describe the defect / noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacturer’s plan for reimbursement:
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will replace the driver’s seat cushion frame with a properly assembled part.

Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for
reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.

Describe what distinguishes the remedy component from the recalled component:
The remedy components have properly torqued seat height adjuster links.

Identify the Recall Schedule

Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Dealer notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 11/15/2024. Owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 1/6/2025.

Where Concerned Owners Can Seek More Information

Owners can determine if their specific vehicles are included in the recall by visiting www.recalls.acura.com, www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (888) 234-2138.

Media Inquiries

jake_berg@ahm.acura.com

alvin_tsang@na.honda.com

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