Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V397000 Reported June 23, 2017

Third row center seat belt may not latch/fmvss 208

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 3,927 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V397000
Manufacturer Campaign
KF7
Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,927
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 23, 2017
Completion Rate
98.16

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018 honda odyssey vehicles. the seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began july 31, 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is kf7.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 17V397000 or campaign KF7.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V397000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V397000?

NHTSA recall 17V397000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on June 23, 2017. It addresses: Third row center seat belt may not latch/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 3,927 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V397000 or the manufacturer campaign number KF7. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.