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830 reports133,000 miles · Oct 23, 2014
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)CrashInjury
MY FIANCE, ME, AND OUR 3 MONTH OLD SON WERE INVOLVED IN A PRETTY SERIOUS ROLL OVER OCTOBER 13TH OF THIS YEAR AND WE HAD NO AIR BAGS DURING THE WRECK THEY DEPLOYED AT A DELAY HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. I HAD ALREADY HIT MY HEAD ON MY WINDOW SHATTERING AND BREAKING IT. AFTER WE WERE UPSIDE DOWN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, …
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MY FIANCE, ME, AND OUR 3 MONTH OLD SON WERE INVOLVED IN A PRETTY SERIOUS ROLL OVER OCTOBER 13TH OF THIS YEAR AND WE HAD NO AIR BAGS DURING THE WRECK THEY DEPLOYED AT A DELAY HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. I HAD ALREADY HIT MY HEAD ON MY WINDOW SHATTERING AND BREAKING IT. AFTER WE WERE UPSIDE DOWN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THEN WHEN ABOUT A MINUTE OR TWO WENT BY I EXITED MY SEAT DAZED. AS I CAME OUT MY SEAT I WAS MET BY AN FORGIVING BLOW MY SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH HAD NOT DEPLOYED AFTER ALL THIS TIME. I GOT MYSELF TOGETHER AND GOT MY FIANCE AND CHILD OUT THE CAR. HONDA TOLD ME WRECK WAS MY FAULT FOR IMPROPER USE OF THE VSA OK FINE BUT WHAT ABOUT THE AIR BAGS THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE MADE THEM NOT DEPLOY. THE REP WAS RUDE AND SAID BASICALLY TUFF LUCK AND GOT OFF THE PHONE AS IF HE DID NOT CARE IT HAPPENED I COULD HAVE DIED AND LOST MY SON DUE TO THE AIR BAG ISSUE WHAT IF IT HAD WENT OFF WITH ME GETTING HIM OUT? THE GUY SAID I WAS NOT AT FAULT. I DIDN'T KNOW ANY OF THE INFORMATION HE TRIED TO PROVIDE ME AFTER THE WRECK SO NOW I'M LEFT DEALING WITH A LOT OF HEADACHES AND MENTAL PAIN AND TOLD TO LET IT GO. I'M NOT GOING TO REALLY CONSIDERING COURT IF NO ONE ELSE WILL HELP. IT WAS MY FAULT WITH THE VSA CAUSE I HAD NO MANUAL OR NOTHING SO I THOUGHT ALL THAT TIME WE WERE OPERATING IT RIGHT SO I TAKE THAT BLAME BUT THE AIR BAGS NO IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HOW WE WERE HAMMERED AFTER THE WRECK. PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10649367
94,538 miles · Oct 21, 2014
Engine
REPLACED FRONT ENGINE MOUNT ON MARCH 2014, NOW (OCT 2014) CAR IS DUE FOR REAR MOUNT AT 102,500 MILES. HONDA ODYSSEY VIBRATION CAUSED BY FAILED REAR ENGINE MOUNT DANGEROUS AT HIGH SPEED. THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS, AFFECTING TO THOUSANDS OF ODYSSEY OWNERS. WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10649200
77,993 miles · Oct 21, 2014
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes
WHILE DRIVING ON !-25 SOUTH, THE CAR STARTED TO CHOKE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE ON THE LEFT LANE. TRIED TO MERGE RIGHT AND SLOW DOWN THE CAR. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CAR WAS STILL CHOKED AND THEN GIVES IN AND GOES AGAIN. TOOK THE FIRST EXIT AND CONTINUES TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR. IT CONTINU…
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WHILE DRIVING ON !-25 SOUTH, THE CAR STARTED TO CHOKE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE ON THE LEFT LANE. TRIED TO MERGE RIGHT AND SLOW DOWN THE CAR. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CAR WAS STILL CHOKED AND THEN GIVES IN AND GOES AGAIN. TOOK THE FIRST EXIT AND CONTINUES TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR. IT CONTINUED ON FOR A WHILE BEFORE REACHING A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER STOPPING, CHECKED THE ENGINE FOR LEAKS OR SMOKE AND THERE WAS NOTHING. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND IT SEEM TO START FINE. THEN THERE WAS SOME KIND OF LIGHT NOISE. I DROVE IT TO JUST THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHERE THERE WERE SOME STORES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THAT JUST PERFORMED PREVENTIVE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. SAID THAT THEY FOUND BROKEN/SEIZED SPARK PLUG IN CYLINDER 2. THE WORK WAS DONE AT 76000. CURRENT MILES IS 77990. THE ISSUE SEEM TO BE HAPPENING TO 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10649169
109,980 miles · Oct 15, 2014
Electrical SystemEquipment
HEADSETS WON'T WORK AT ALL ONLY STATIC SOUND . I HEARD IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT HONDA DOESN'T ADMIT IT NOR FIX IT FOR FREE . I THINK HONDA SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10644977
155,000 miles · Oct 7, 2014
Structure
PAINT FAILURE ON ROOF AND SPREADING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10643189
150,062 miles · Oct 6, 2014
Power Train
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO INTERNAL HEAT BUILD-UP AND GEAR DISINTEGRATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10641662
114,464 miles · Oct 1, 2014
EngineStructure
BROUGHT THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP (TONY HONDA, WAIPAHU HI 96797) FOR RECALL (FUEL PUMP) AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND TWO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DISCOVERED (RIGHT SIDE AND REAR SIDE). WAS ADVISED THAT REPAIR OF THE TWO BROKEN MOUNTS WOULD MOST LIKELY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE REMAINING MOUNTS, WHICH WOULD THEN HAVE TO BE REPLACE…
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BROUGHT THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP (TONY HONDA, WAIPAHU HI 96797) FOR RECALL (FUEL PUMP) AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND TWO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DISCOVERED (RIGHT SIDE AND REAR SIDE). WAS ADVISED THAT REPAIR OF THE TWO BROKEN MOUNTS WOULD MOST LIKELY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE REMAINING MOUNTS, WHICH WOULD THEN HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10640593
118,000 miles · Sep 28, 2014
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON; I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT; IT COMES ON AND GOES OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10639621
184,530 miles · Sep 25, 2014
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,530.
NHTSA ODI #10638900
60,000 miles · Aug 23, 2014
EnginePower Train
WHEN THE CAR IS ABOUT 45-50 MPH THE ENGINE SHUTTERS. IT FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. THE CAR ALSO SHUTTERS WHEN THE ECO LIGHT COMES ON. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS FAILING AND THAT IT IS A KNOWN FAILURE IN THIS MODEL AND YEAR. HONDA NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMIS…
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WHEN THE CAR IS ABOUT 45-50 MPH THE ENGINE SHUTTERS. IT FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. THE CAR ALSO SHUTTERS WHEN THE ECO LIGHT COMES ON. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS FAILING AND THAT IT IS A KNOWN FAILURE IN THIS MODEL AND YEAR. HONDA NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10627763
Official recalls
8Mar 14, 2014
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Oct 22, 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Feb 23, 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE. THE POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS MAY DETERIORATE UNEXPECTEDLY EARLY. STRUTS THAT HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE POWER LIFTGATE IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE POWER LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GAS LIFTGATE STRUTS AND REPLACE IF WITHIN THE RECALL POPULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE. THE POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS MAY DETERIORATE UNEXPECTEDLY EARLY. STRUTS THAT HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE POWER LIFTGATE IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE POWER LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GAS LIFTGATE STRUTS AND REPLACE IF WITHIN THE RECALL POPULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE. THE POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS MAY DETERIORATE UNEXPECTEDLY EARLY. STRUTS THAT HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE POWER LIFTGATE IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE POWER LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GAS LIFTGATE STRUTS AND REPLACE IF WITHIN THE RECALL POPULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Mar 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Aug 1, 2005
THE FRONTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS TWO EXTERNAL IMPACT SENSORS. ON CERTAIN MINI VANS,SOME SENSORS WERE INSUFFICIENTLY SEALED DURING MANUFACTURING. IF WATER ENTERS A SENSOR, CORROSION CAN OCCUR. CORRODED SENSORS COULD SHORT CIRCUIT INTERNALLY. IF SENSORS FAIL, THE SRS WARNING LAMP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL TURN ON AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FRONT IMPACT SENSOR FAILURE COULD CAUSE A DELAY IN, OR LOSS OF, FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Apr 5, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Feb 3, 2005
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy: OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON JANUARY 25, 2005, AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THEIR DEALERS AND HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005.
Nov 15, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) USES A SENSOR ON EACH WHEEL TO DETECT WHEEL SPEED. SOME SENSORS ON THE REAR WHEELS WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, WHICH MEANS THE SENSOR MAY REPORT THE WRONG WHEEL SPEED TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF BRAKE FORCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. IF AN INCORRECT GAP IS DETECTED, THE SENSOR WILL BE REMOVED AND THE KNUCKLE CHECKED FOR CROSS THREADING DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE SENSOR WILL BE REINSTALLED CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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NHTSA investigations
3EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08015 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Aug 8, 2008 · Closed Apr 12, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Additional information can be found in the attached Engineering Analysis Report.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Additional information can be found in the attached Engineering Analysis Report.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Additional information can be found in the attached Engineering Analysis Report.
PE08026 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Apr 10, 2008 · Closed Aug 8, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY) OR AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR.SOME OWNERS ARE CAUGHT UNAWARE OF THE UNINTENDED CLOSING OF THE LIFTGATE WHILE UNDER THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR.THERE HAVE BEEN TEN REPORTED INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED PROBLEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA08-015).
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY) OR AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR.SOME OWNERS ARE CAUGHT UNAWARE OF THE UNINTENDED CLOSING OF THE LIFTGATE WHILE UNDER THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR.THERE HAVE BEEN TEN REPORTED INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED PROBLEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA08-015).
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY) OR AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR.SOME OWNERS ARE CAUGHT UNAWARE OF THE UNINTENDED CLOSING OF THE LIFTGATE WHILE UNDER THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR.THERE HAVE BEEN TEN REPORTED INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED PROBLEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA08-015).
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