NHTSA Complaint #10490801 — 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10490801
Vehicle	2009 HONDA ODYSSEY
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 22, 2012
Date Filed	January 2, 2013
Mileage	72,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE STRUTS FAILED TO HOLD UP THE TAILGATE AND FALL ON MY WIFE HEAD, DURING THE LOADING OF OUR GROCERIES ON OUR RECENT GROCERY'S OUTING. THE TWO GAS-POWERED TAILGATE STRUTS (SUPPORT RODS) THAT RAISE AND HOLD UP THE POWER TAILGATE OF THE HONDA ODYSSEY VAN'S EQUIPPED WITH THEM FAILED TO HOLD UP THE TAILGATE. THEY ARE NOW NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. *TR

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