NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V424
Manufacturer Honda
(American Honda Motor Co.)
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,358
If the third row seatbelt is trapped, the occupants may not be restrained properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Due to an assembly issue, the third row seatbelt may be trapped between the rear seat and the rear sideliner.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the rear third row seat belt, free of charge.
The recall began on August 6, 2015.
Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000.
Honda’s number for this recall is JS7.
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.safercar.gov.
Check if your Honda has a Recall
A15-047
June 23, 2015
02096 Version 1
Safety Recall: 2016 Pilot Third Row Seat Belt Inspection
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
| 2016 | Pilot | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility |
BACKGROUND
The third row seat belts are trapped under the third row seat trim.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect and, if necessary, release the third row seat belts.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
| 8545A3 | Inspect the third row seat belts. | 0.2 hr | 15-047A | 04824-TG7-A00ZB |
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
| 8545A3 | Inspect the third row seat belts. | 0.2 hr | 15-047B | 04824-TG7-A00ZB |
| A | Repair the left side third row seat belt. | 0.2 hr |
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
| 8545A3 | Inspect the third row seat belts. | 0.2 hr. | 15-047C | 04824-TG7-A00ZB |
| B | Repair the right side third row seat belt. | 0.2 hr |
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
| 8545A3 | Inspect the third row seat belts. | 0.2 hr | 15-047D | 04824-TG7-A00ZB |
| A | Repair the left side third row seat belt. | 0.2 hr | ||
| B | Repair the right side third row seat belt. | 0.2 hr |
Defect Code: 5YS00
Symptom Code: JS700
Skill Level: Repair Technician
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTE: The inspection can be done on the service drive.
Do this inspection by entering the vehicle through the rear passenger door; do not enter the vehicle by opening the rear hatch and do not fold down the third row seats.
Do not use any tools to try and maneuver the belt around the third row seat trim.
The area you will be working in may have sharp metal edges. To prevent injury, wear gloves to protect your hands.
- Make sure the third row seats are in the upright position. If the third row seat belts are buckled, unbuckle them, and pull them straight up making sure they are fully retracted.
- Compare the stitching on the seat belt with the edge of the third row side panel arm rest.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Fold the third row seat down.
- Remove the cargo lid.
- Remove the cargo area trim.
- While pulling up on the seat belt, maneuver the seat belt from beneath the third row seat side trim to release the belt.
- Reinstall the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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