Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V221000 Reported April 5, 2018

Rivets that secure seats may fail/fmvss 207, 210

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 5,810 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V221000
Manufacturer Campaign
D0S, T0T
Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,810
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 5, 2018
Completion Rate
86.85

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018 honda pilot and ridgeline vehicles and 2018 acura mdx vehicles. the front driver and passenger powered seats in the honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. in the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in acura mdx vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in honda pilot and ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. the recall began may 30, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall is d0s, and t0t.

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 18V221000 or campaign D0S, T0T.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V221000

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

What is recall 18V221000?

NHTSA recall 18V221000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on April 5, 2018. It addresses: Rivets that secure seats may fail/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 5,810 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 18V221000 or the manufacturer campaign number D0S, T0T. 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.