# 2000 HONDA ACCORD — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
> NHTSA complaint `512094` · 2004-12-14 · 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:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- **Miles at failure:** 42,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS FOR 3 YEARS FAILED TO LOCK INTO PLACE AFTER THE FRONT SEAT IS MOVED FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS IN THE BACKSEAT.  MY WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT AND UPON A ABRUPT STOP HE SEAT ACCELERATED FORWARD AND SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD.  EVEN WITH A SEAT BELT ON THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT COULD NOT PREVENT BODILY INJURY TO MY WIFE.  THE MANUFACTUER STATES THAT EVEN AFTER LOOKING AT THIS SEAT SEVERAL TIME, IT IS OPERATIONAL AS EXPECTED.*AK
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