# 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `1189284` · 2015-06-09 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ODYSSEY
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION, THE CONTACT'S 10 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS SEATED IN A BOOSTER SEAT LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT THAT WAS TETHERED FROM THE CEILING HAD SOMEHOW WRAPPED AROUND THE CHILD'S NECK, CAUSING THE CHILD TO STRANGLE. THE DRIVER HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO REMOVE IT FROM THE CHILD'S NECK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE BELT COULD NOT BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED BECAUSE IT HAD TO BE UNLOCKED AND THE LOCK WAS IMPEDED BETWEEN THE SEATS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE...UPDATED 08/06/15 *BF  UPDATED 10/19/2017*CN
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