NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE08026

UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY -- The liftgate gas struts for the subject vehicles may have damaged gas seals that allow the liftgate to close unexpectedly.at the completion of a power-open command, the power liftgate may either close without power actuation (I.e., descend unassisted under the force of gravity) or automatically power-close without input from the operator.some owners are caught unaware of the unintended closing of the liftgate while under the rear liftgate door.there have been ten reported injuries related to the alleged problem on the subject vehicles.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (EA08-015). Investigation was initiated on April 10 2008. Closed on August 08 2008. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE08026 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA08015

UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device **

OPEN

possible recall

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY -- The liftgate gas struts for the subject vehicles may have damaged gas seals that allow the liftgate to close unexpectedly.at the completion of a power-open command, the power liftgate may either close without power actuation (I.e., descend unassisted under the force of gravity) or automatically power-close without input from the operator.some owners are caught unaware of the unintended closing of the liftgate while under the rear liftgate door.there have been ten reported injuries related to the alleged problem on the subject vehicles. Investigation was initiated on August 08 2008. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA08015 »