2013 Honda Odyssey

Dear NHTSA Representative, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the failure of Honda to notify me of a safety recall related to my vehicle, as required by 49 U.S.C. § 30119. As a current owner of the vehicle in question, I was never informed of the recall despite actively driving the car with my children, unknowingly putting our safety at risk. According to the law, manufacturers are obligated to obtain up-to-date owner information from state DMVs and notify all registered owners of safety defects or noncompliance issues. This lack of notification not only violates the legal requirements but also leaves me deeply concerned about how such an oversight occurred. As a consumer, I expect manufacturers to prioritize safety and follow mandated processes to ensure proper communication. I kindly request that you: Investigate why I was not notified of the recall in accordance with federal law. Take appropriate action to ensure no other current owners face similar risks. Provide a formal response outlining the steps being taken to resolve this issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that you will treat this situation with the seriousness it warrants and look forward to hearing back from you promptly. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] VIN: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V725000 (SEATS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. (NORTH SHORE HONDA, 611 GLEN COVE, GLEN HEAD, NY) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SECOND ROW SEATS WOULD NOT LATCH AND MOVED BACK AND FORTH. SURPRISE HONDA IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A COLLISION CENTER TO HAVE THE SECOND ROW SEATS REMOVED AND WELDED BACK TO THE SEAT TRACK. EARNHARDT HONDA IN AVONDALE, ARIZONA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AS WELL AND REPLACED THE RUBBER GARMENTS OF THE SEAT TRACK, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V725000 (SEATS), BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V933000 (SEATS). AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REMEDIED THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL WAS CORRECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS NOT PLAUSIBLE DUE TO THE RECALL COMPONENT BEING AT THEIR RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 06/02/17*LJ *AS

THE SECOND ROW SEATS ARE NOT LOCKING IN PLACE. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH. IF THERE IS A PERSON IN THE SEAT, IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AS MY PASSENGERS HAVE HIT THEIR LEGS ON THE SEAT IN FRONT OF THEM GOING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED. TO LOCK THE SEAT, YOU MUST FORCE THE BAR BELOW THE SEAT DOWNWARD, WHICH WILL THEN ALLOW THE SEAT TO WORK AS IT SHOULD. I NOTICE THE PROBLEM HAPPENING AFTER SOMEONE HAS ACCESSED THE THIRD ROW BY USING THE LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT TO LEAN THE SEAT FORWARD AND LET IT SLIDE TOWARDS THE FRONT. WHEN THE SEAT BACK OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT IS RETURNED TO ITS UPRIGHT POSITION, THE SEAT DOESN'T LOCK IN PLACE, RESULTING IN IT SLIDING BACK AND FORTH AS THE CAR MOVES. *TR