Issue ID | 1185725 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10721092 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ODYSSEY |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 30/04/14 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | our 2014 honda odyssey exl minivan was converted with a braun ability handicap accessible conversion in february of 2014. We had driven the conversion minivan without any problems until april 30, 2014. We utilize a power mobility chair in the front passenger side of the van. When the seat belt was released for the front passenger in the power mobility chair, it somehow became entangled in the arm of the power mobility chair. We were unaware that when the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, it causes a safety feature to activate, and the belt must fully retract to allow the passenger to move about freely. Apparently, this belt was fully extended when initially placed around the front seat passenger in the mobility chair. When the belt was released, we could not move the passenger forward due to the safety feature, and we could not move the power chair backward due to the belt entangled in the arm of the power mobility chair. We needed to have the belt come further out in order to detangle it, however, the safety feature would not allow that, and there is currently no over-ride emergency release button for the safety feature once it is engaged. The passenger was trapped in the power mobility chair in the minivan. We were alone, over 60 miles from home, and stranded in a parking lot. We were unable to drive anywhere, as we could not move the power mobility chair forward enough to lock it in with the q-straint system. Fortunately, management of the local honda dealership allowed their service personnel to drive to our location and assist us. They took apart the seat belt retraction device and detangled the belt. We reported this to honda so that they might consider designing a safety over-ride button. They provided us a case number. We also called braun ability so that they might work with honda. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3300 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RICHMOND, IN |
VIN pattern | 5FNRL5H69EBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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