Honda sued over leaking Odyssey tailgate that may have
Several owners of affected Odyssey models have complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about leaks go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago A failed weather seal is said to allow water to seep into the tailgate control module. The lawsuit, filed in California, also claims the malfunction increased the risk of fire. Honda reportedly told owners that the leak was not covered by the new car warranty. Leaks are never a good thing, especially when they are related to something as important as your vehicle's tailgate. Certain Honda Odyssey models are reportedly prone to this problem, a defect that recently prompted a class-action lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey models were manufactured with defective polyurethane seals that were prone to rupture. The defect not only allowed water to seep into the rear driver's side panel, but also allowed it to seep into the power tailgate's control module. Therefore, the tailgate may open and close erratically even…
Honda Odyssey tailgate issue sparks class action lawsuit
Leaking Honda Odyssey water can allegedly lead to tailgate problems, rust, mold, and money. November 19, 2024 — Honda Odyssey power tailgate issues have sparked a class-action lawsuit alleging water leaked through rear body seam seals, causing the power tailgate to fail. The lawsuit covers 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey minivans that allegedly have defective polyurethane seals that can break and allow water to seep into the rear driver's side panel. Without an effective seal, water can leak into the power tailgate's control module, causing the tailgate to open and close at any time, including while the minivan is in motion. The Odyssey tailgate may also remain open or fail to close. The leak can also cause the tailgate to short out and cause a fire, according to a Florida Honda Odyssey owner who filed a class-action lawsuit. Additionally, water leaks can lead to the growth of mold and rust. “Due to the sealant defect and the substantial monetary costs required to…
Arkansas police officer abandoned by Honda Odyssey driver
Apparently, the officer did not resort to overly aggressive tactics and the suspect was found and arrested the next day November 15, 2024 15:09 Arkansas police lost a suspect who fled in a Honda Odyssey minivan. The suspect was captured the next day. He now faces multiple charges, including felony fugitive status. Arkansas police tend to catch suspects who run away. In fact, they seemed to have no problem maneuvering around traffic jams on the highway. That's why this video of a Honda Odyssey Escape is so surprising. Before you ask, no, the officer did not jump out of his cruiser at almost 100 mph and free himself from pursuit. This only seems to happen on rare occasions, like it did the other day. They also did not attempt a PIT maneuver. In this case, the suspect appeared to have some running experience and was knowledgeable about the area. MORE: Mazda driver flees police after falling off cliff and somehow…
These are Australia’s 16 safest used cars
The Monash University Accident Research Center (MUARC) has released its 2024 used car safety ratings, and while it may not come as a surprise, it turns out that affordable used cars have become much safer over the past two decades. MUARC analyzed 9.4 million vehicles and 2.6 million injured road users involved in police-reported crashes in Australia and New Zealand between 1987 and 2022. The data shows that vehicle safety has improved significantly during this period, with drivers on average 2022 models having a 36% lower risk of death or serious injury compared to models produced in 2002. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. A total of 534 models received an overall safety rating, which reflects their overall performance in driver safety, other road user safety and collision avoidance. The worst-performing vehicles receive a one-star rating and the best-performing vehicles receive a five-star rating,…
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