Honda announced on Thursday that it is issuing a recall order covering more than 634,000 Honda Odyssey cars. The auto maker said that the recall was prompted in order to fix a defect that could cause the second row of seats in the Odyssey car to shift suddenly in a crash.

According to CNBC, Honda will be executing two separate recalls because of the defect. The larger recall involves 634,000 Odyssey minivans with 2011 until 2016 model years. These cars were manufactured from Aug. 17, 2010 to Oct. 1, 2015. The smaller recall covers about 7,600 Odyssey minivans with 2016 model year.

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Honda said that the company had already notified the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the perceived defect of select Odyssey cars. In a report, Honda stated that the defect involves a release level that has a possibility to remain in the unlocked position unintentionally, which will allow the seats to move suddenly.

In a document posted on the agency's website, the NHTSA wrote that the flaw "increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash." Honda said that the company had not received any report of injuries or deaths linked to the defect. On the other hand, Honda did confirm that the company received 689 warranty claims as of Dec. 16, according to USA Today.

Honda said that affected owners of the larger recall will be notified in February. The company added that the parts to fix the defect will not be ready until spring. Those who are affected by the smaller recall will be notified as early as January. Honda dealers will install the necessary parts to fix the defect completely free of charge.

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