NHTSA Recall 23V229000
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Component: Seats. Reported 2023-03-30. An estimated 640 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.
Manufacturer campaign number: TDY
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.nhtsa.gov.