Honda Recalls Over 45,000 Odyssey Minivans Due to Faulty Power Liftgate
According to the manufacturer, Honda is set to recall over 45,000 Odyssey minivans due to a potentially faulty power liftgate. The vehicles in question are model years 2008 and 2009 and may have a faulty gas-filled strut that can wear out earlier than expected and leak pressurized gas. The struts help in opening and closing the gate and could unexpectedly close, potentially leading to injury.
Commentary
Honda has stated they will notify owners of the recall sometime in March and will replace both struts on the liftgate. Readers should have this recall taken care of quickly when they are issued, as a faulty liftgate could be dangerous. These recalls serve as a way for a manufacturer to give notice to the public of a defect in one of their products. This is an effort to mitigate liability, but as you can see, these products have been on the market for a few years and will remain for at least another month.
Texas Defective Product
Attorney Michael Grossman
