Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 02010 | 06/25/2002 | 02010 | 633602 | Service information regarding loose or detached seat back panel. *tt | 09/23/2002 |
| A020013 | 03/22/2002 | 631777 | Information regarding seat back panel repair kit. *slc | 06/20/2002 | |
| 701 | 07/16/2001 | 626574 | Information regarding seat back cover installation. *yh | 12/17/2001 | |
| 160701 | 07/16/2001 | 623486 | Subject on regarding seat back cover installation. *et | 10/29/2001 | |
| 160701 | 07/16/2001 | 623460 | Subject regarding occupant position detection system. *et | 10/29/2001 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 03034 | 09/02/2003 | 03034 | 10004694 | The height adjustment linkage of the 8-way power driver's seat can cause excessive looseness in the seat-back and the seat cushion - product update. *tt | 12/31/2003 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE02072 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/02/2002 | 03/28/2003 | SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE | ||
| This pe was opened based on 10 consumer complaints in the odi database alleging that the power assisted seats were failing in certain 1998-2002 honda accord vehicles.failures are concentrated in the 1998-99 model year vehicles.the bracket that attaches the seat bottom to the seat base is fracturing due to: 1-the weld condition of bracket, 2-the drivers weight, and 3-the impact on the seat when the driver enters the vehicle and sits down.over time the bracket that attaches the seat may fail at the left front corner of the seat bottom.the other 3 points of attachment of the seat bottom to the seat base stay attached and the seat movement is limited.the attachment of the seat bottom to the seat back does not fail.the condition is most apparent during rapid acceleration causing the seat to tilt rearward.although a few complaints report concern over loss of vehicle control, no loss of control incidents, crashes or injuries are reported.in response to customer complaints, honda will provide owners of 1998 and some 1999 accords a no-cost reinforcement for the seat at the left front corner.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 220000 | 1 | |
| While operating my vehicle on the highway the driver side air bag deployed striking me in my left arm causing pain and bruising, not to mention a bit of panic. the vehicle was not involved in a collision. *tr | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 220000 | ||
| While operating my vehicle on the highway the driver side air bag deployed striking me in my left arm causing pain and bruising, not to mention a bit of panic. the vehicle was not involved in a collision. | |||
| 08/22/2008 | 86100 | 1 | |
| I was hit from behind in an accident. my driver seat broke in the accident. the base cracked and the seat came loose. this accident was not severe enough that my seat should have broken. this is a safety concern. the seat has not been fixed yet. the accident happened friday and monday i'm taking the car to get estimates. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2007 | 85000 | 1 | 06/15/2001 |
| My honda accord, 2001 model seat bracket has broken. i have researched this on this website and found that honda replaced models of 98-99 but no 01, is this covered under a recall or tsb. is this honda's responsibility? *tr | |||
| 02/28/2003 | 18500 | 1 | 05/22/2001 |
| Power driver's seat feels loose, rocks back and forth slightly. when cornering, seat slides slightly. returned to dealer for adjustment but has since recurred. car returned to dealer again. *nlm | |||
| 02/18/2003 | 15000 | 4 | 12/14/2000 |
| Naughthide drivers seat side front part, had seat cover replaced twice, and repair twice, it cracks, and rips, customer service said it mite be my size, the clothes i wear or how i put the seat, i though the front of the seats was all leather but it is not, it is part leather and part naughthide, with a bad disign. it has a seam low were you sit, so you are always rubbing it. | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | 0 | 04/02/2001 |
| Re -odi action pe02-072 since new, my honda accord has had a loose and reclining drivers seat which falls back during acceleration. seat has been repaired under warranty three times, completely replacing all seat parts with no improvement. american honda attempted to cover these repeated repairs and gave me a free 100,000mile extended warranty. | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 2 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Took vechicle back to dealer numerous times they told us that they all do the same thing. we'll of course that wasn't a good enough answer since i broke my neck and it wips my head when accelerating. seatback fell down.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat has a defect in cushion that causes driver's leg to go to sleep. consumer feels this is unsafe.*ak *jb | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 01/09/2001 | 3000 | 35 | 10/13/2000 |
| 1) front passenger seat does not lock in place. seat slides all the way to the front when i brake. my passengers have to quickly bring their arms foward to stop themselves from hitting the dashboard; one time my passenger hand hit her eye in the process of trying to stop the seat from hitting the dashboard. 2) srs indicator light come on when i just place a light purse on the passenger seat. this is a 2001 honda accord v6 with only 15,000 miles. 3) there have been numerous complaints to nhts regarding this srs light malfunction. when will nhts do a recall? the dealers want to charge me to look into the seat not locking in place, and the srs light.*ak | |||
| 11/22/2004 | 47000 | 1 | |
| Consumer complained about a problem with driver's power adjusted seat. when applying the brakes the seat moved forward. consumer contacted the dealer, who stated that they will do repairs but only at consumer's expense. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | ||
| Crushed chest, broken neck, and death of driver resulted from rear end impact of honda accord while sitting still. please call brenda rogers at area code 678 phone number 441-9817 if you've experienced failure of driver's power seat slide, driver's seat back, driver's seat bolts, and/or filure of driver's air bag to deploy. all appear to have failed in this instance. need your help! thank you. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 4 | ||
| Crushed chest, broken neck, and death of driver resulted from rear end impact of honda accord while sitting still. please call brenda rogers at area code 678 phone number 441-9817 if you've experienced failure of driver's power seat slide, driver's seat back, driver's seat bolts, and/or filure of driver's air bag to deploy. all appear to have failed in this instance. need your help! thank you. *ak | |||
| 12217 | 2 | 07/31/2001 | |
| Consumer complained about a seat bottom frame. the frame was replaced 2 times in the past 10,000 miles. when vehicle accelerated the seats moved back. however, dealer indicated play in the seat was normal activity. *ak driver seat rocked back and forth when consumer tries to accelerate or stop. in addition, transmission clunks when shifting from drive to park. dealer said it shifts normal. *la | |||
| 09/02/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Front seatback failure caused severe facial injuries to rear seat passenger in rear end collision.*ak | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 40 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a three car collision. vehicle was hit on the side. however, a child was in the back seat and the seat completely tipped over, landing the child on her head. consumer stated the seat was professionally installed. *ak | |||