Recall
Honda Civic Type R — 23V229000
NHTSA ID
23V229000
Make
Honda
Model
Civic Type R
Years Affected
2023
Recall Date
2023-03-30
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
640
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
TDY
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.