NHTSA recall 12V062000
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Honda Odyssey
Reported Feb 16, 201245,747 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number S22Built Oct 2, 2007 – Aug 21, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
Struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
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.
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