NHTSA Complaint #10294156 — 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10294156
Vehicle	2009 HONDA ODYSSEY
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date of Incident	November 26, 2009
Date Filed	December 1, 2009
Mileage	7,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

POWER LIFT GATE FAILURE - WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER LIFT GATE FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE STRUTS DO NOT KEEP IT OPEN. THE LIFT GATE FALLS WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT CAUSED A SERIOUS INJURY (NEEDED 8 STITCHES). DEALER IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE AND A SOLUTION. *TR

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