NHTSA Complaint #10227753 — 2003 HONDA PILOT

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10227753
Vehicle	2003 HONDA PILOT
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Date of Incident	April 4, 2008
Date Filed	May 14, 2008
Mileage	35,245 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA PILOT. HE CHECKED THE HEAD REST AND NOTICED THAT WHEN HE GOT INTO THE VEHICLE AGAIN, HE HIT HIS HEAD AT ONE SPOT ABOUT 1 INCH DOWN FROM THE TOP OF HIS HEAD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEATS WERE FINE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE HEAD REST WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 35,245. UPDATED 06/03/08. *LJ

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