Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1123350 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 25, 2009 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Seat |
| Production period | March 16, 2009 — May 21, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,785 units |
Defect
The reclining angle adjustment gear (sector gear) of the rear seat back is machined to an oversize dimension, reducing the holding force of the cam that locks the reclining position. As a result, an impact or similar force may cause the seat back to collapse forward.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, the rear seat back frame assembly is replaced with a conforming unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| ABA-HM1 | ＶＡＭＯＳ | HM1-1724365 — HM1-1725457; HM1-2710674 — HM1-2710846 |
| ABA-HM2 | ＶＡＭＯＳ | HM2-1709209 — HM2-1709690; HM2-2705124 — HM2-2705340 |
| ABA-HM3 | ＶＡＭＯＳＨｏｂｉｏ | HM3-1303466 — HM3-1303671; HM3-2301118 — HM3-2301180 |
| ABA-HM4 | ＶＡＭＯＳＨｏｂｉｏ | HM4-1302145 — HM4-1302313; HM4-2300969 — HM4-2301019 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
リヤシートバックのリクライニング角度調整用ギヤ（セクタギヤ）の加工寸法が大きいため、リクライニング位置を固定するカムの保持力が弱いものがある。そのため、衝撃等によりシートバックが前方へ倒れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、リヤシートバックフレーム一式を良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3002123