Issue ID | 728545 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10274764 |
Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ODYSSEY |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 23/06/09 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | There is a class action suit presently being settled between owners of the honda odyssey van (equipped with "run-flat" pax tires) and honda motor company and michelin tire company. The issue involves poor tread wear on these tires, the fact that the honda van with these tires has no spare tire, and the fact the tire can only be changed by honda dealers equipped with the "changing machine." there are many sub-issues in the case which relate to passenger safety and security. I hope nhtsa is attuned to this class action suit, wherein thousands of honda owners are affected. I was told by my own honda dealer, that to cost to replace the worn-out tires, remounting and alignment, is over $1,200. Yipes!! Worst yet, a family in this honda van could have a flat tire on a motor trip, have no spare tire, and must "find" the honda dealer who has the patented equipment to change the tire. If you breakdown on a weekend, i guess you must stay in a motel until the honda dealer (if there is one) opens during the week days. The pax tires are a potential hazard to the safety and security of passengers in the honda odyssey touring model which is equipped with these tires. I hope nhtsa is monitoring this case, which is defined as follows: re michelin north america, inc.. Pax system marketing and sales practices litigation (case no. 8:08-md-01911-rwt). This case is being heard in a "fair settlement hearing: conducted in the united states district court, district of maryland, greenbelt division, 6500 cherrywood lane, greenbelt, md 20770. Plaintiffs' attorney is james e. Miller, shepherd, finkelman, miller & shah, llp 65 main street, chester, ct 06412 (www. Sfmslaw. Com) 1-866-540-5505 note: the tire specifications listed are not correct. The michelin tire is 235-71or460a energy lx4 pax. Also known as pax "run flat" tires. Disregard my computer entries, which conformed with format. Benjamin m. Hamilton |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAMPTON, VA |
VIN pattern | 5FNRL38897BXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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