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Honda Odyssey - Recall Information
Honda Odyssey 2009
Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recall Date 02/18/09
Owner Notification Date 05/27/09
Potential Number Affected 421
Defect Description
Honda is recalling 421 my 2009 odyssey vehicles. During assembly, incorrect front brake hoses were installed. The brake hose can contact the caliper bolt and over time a hole may develop which will allow brake fluid to leak. This would eventually result in reduced brake system performance. .
Defect Consequence
Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect both front brake hoses and replace with the correct brake hoses free of charge. The recall began on february 12, 2009. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q99. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
Honda Odyssey 2008
Service brakes, air
Recall Date 03/16/10
Owner Notification Date 05/03/10
Potential Number Affected 412,000
Defect Description
Honda has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. Air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. It is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.
Defect Consequence
If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owner and honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on may 3, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda's recall no. R30. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>. .
Honda Odyssey 2007
Service brakes, air
Recall Date 03/16/10
Owner Notification Date 05/03/10
Potential Number Affected 412,000
Defect Description
Honda has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. Air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. It is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.
Defect Consequence
If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owner and honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on may 3, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda's recall no. R30. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>. .
Honda Odyssey 2006
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Recall Date 07/26/06
Owner Notification Date 08/02/06
Potential Number Affected 1,190,000
Defect Description
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Defect Consequence
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Corrective Action
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the reporting safety defects section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.
Honda Odyssey 2005
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Recall Date 03/14/07
Owner Notification Date 04/02/07
Potential Number Affected 166,561
Defect Description
On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start. .
Defect Consequence
If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q37 and q38. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Recall Date 11/17/04
Owner Notification Date 11/12/04
Potential Number Affected 2,247
Defect Description
On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (abs) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. Some sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly, which means the sensor may report the wrong wheel speed to the abs control unit. .
Defect Consequence
The driver could experience a loss of brake force and a crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel speed sensors. If an incorrect gap is detected, the sensor will be removed and the knuckle checked for cross threading damage. If damage is found, the knuckle will be replaced. If no damage is found, the sensor will be reinstalled correctly. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. .
Notes
Honda recall no. P52. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Recall Date 02/23/10
Owner Notification Date 03/26/10
Potential Number Affected 21,776
Defect Description
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the power liftgate to close unexpectedly. .
Defect Consequence
Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the gas liftgate struts and replace if within the recall population. This service will be performed free of charge. The campaign began on march 26, 2010. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety. However, it has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge. .
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device
Recall Date 02/23/10
Owner Notification Date 03/26/10
Potential Number Affected 21,776
Defect Description
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the power liftgate to close unexpectedly. .
Defect Consequence
Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the gas liftgate struts and replace if within the recall population. This service will be performed free of charge. The campaign began on march 26, 2010. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety. However, it has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge. .
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Recall Date 04/01/05
Owner Notification Date 04/13/05
Potential Number Affected 1,923
Defect Description
On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start. .
Defect Consequence
If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Honda recall nos. P73, p74. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.
Steering:column
Recall Date 02/04/05
Owner Notification Date 01/25/05
Potential Number Affected 203
Defect Description
On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control.
Defect Consequence
Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
Corrective Action
Owners were notified by telephone on january 25, 2005, and arrangements were made to have their vehicles towed to their dealers and have the repairs performed. The recall began on january 25, 2005. .
Notes
Honda recall no. P70. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. .
Interior lighting
Recall Date 10/30/09
Owner Notification Date 11/02/09
Potential Number Affected 29
Defect Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2005 transit buses equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Defect Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on november 2, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Recall Date 08/01/05
Owner Notification Date 08/30/05
Potential Number Affected 85,154
Defect Description
The frontal air bag system has two external impact sensors. On certain mini vans,some sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. If water enters a sensor, corrosion can occur. Corroded sensors could short circuit internally. If sensors fail, the srs warning lamp on the instrument panel will turn on and remain illuminated. .
Defect Consequence
Front impact sensor failure could cause a delay in, or loss of, frontal air bag deployment, which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front impact sensors. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no p80. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Honda Odyssey 2004
Power train:automatic transmission
Recall Date 04/20/04
Owner Notification Date 04/27/04
Potential Number Affected 1,099,796
Defect Description
On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. .
Defect Consequence
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. .
Corrective Action
On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238. .
Notes
Honda recall nos. P30 (odyssey and pilot),p31 (mdx), p38 (accord) and p39 (acura). Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Interior lighting
Recall Date 10/30/09
Owner Notification Date 11/02/09
Potential Number Affected 29
Defect Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2005 transit buses equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Defect Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on november 2, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Recall Date 08/27/04
Owner Notification Date 09/27/04
Potential Number Affected 69,538
Defect Description
On certain minivans, the fuel pump may fail due to corrosion of an electrical terminal. .
Defect Consequence
If the pump stops working, eht engine will stall without warning, and a crash could occur. .
Corrective Action
Dealers will check the electrical coupler terminal of the fuel pump. If any corrosion is found, the pump will be replaced. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. .
Notes
Honda recall no. P43. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Honda Odyssey 2003
Power train:automatic transmission
Recall Date 04/20/04
Owner Notification Date 04/27/04
Potential Number Affected 1,099,796
Defect Description
On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. .
Defect Consequence
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. .
Corrective Action
On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238. .
Notes
Honda recall nos. P30 (odyssey and pilot),p31 (mdx), p38 (accord) and p39 (acura). Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Recall Date 02/05/03
Owner Notification Date 01/16/03
Potential Number Affected 8,857
Defect Description
On certain mini vans, some fuel tanks have surface imperfections that could allow fuel to leak from the tank. .
Defect Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. .
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for surface imperfections. If any imperfections are found, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began january 16, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. .
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Honda Odyssey 2002
Power train:automatic transmission
Recall Date 04/20/04
Owner Notification Date 04/27/04
Potential Number Affected 1,099,796
Defect Description
On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. .
Defect Consequence
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. .
Corrective Action
On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238. .
Notes
Honda recall nos. P30 (odyssey and pilot),p31 (mdx), p38 (accord) and p39 (acura). Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Air bags
Recall Date 02/11/10
Owner Notification Date 02/26/10
Potential Number Affected 379,000
Defect Description
Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 honda accord and civic, model year 2002 cr-v and odyssey, model year 2002-2003 3. 2tl and one vehicle for model year 2003 honda pilot, civic and acura 3. 2cl passenger vehicles. The driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Defect Consequence
Metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material possibly causing injury or fatality to vehicle occupants. .
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. The safety recall began on february 26, 2010. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda's recall no. Q96 & acura's recall no. R13. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Recall Date 08/28/02
Owner Notification Date 08/30/02
Potential Number Affected 17,551
Defect Description
On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. Eventually the belt could be damaged and fail.
Defect Consequence
If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Honda Odyssey 2000
Interior lighting
Recall Date 07/11/00
Owner Notification Date 08/30/00
Potential Number Affected 78,910
Defect Description
Vehicle description: mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.
Defect Consequence
At night, the driver would not be able to see instrument panel gauges and displays.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the multiplex unit.
Notes
Owner notification began august 30, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Recall Date 05/02/00
Owner Notification Date 06/22/00
Potential Number Affected 7,085
Defect Description
Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
Defect Consequence
An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the door latch assembly on all odyssey minvans built from december 3, 1999 through december 16, 1999. Also included in this recall are approximately 1,612 odyssey minivans that had the latches replaced under recall 99v-158 or under warranty, that may need to have the latches replaced again. Owners of these vehicles will be notified by honda to bring the vehicle to their honda dealer for inspection of the previously replaced latch assembly. Latches with the suspect date code will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began june 22, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Recall Date 02/14/00
Owner Notification Date 03/14/00
Potential Number Affected 77,695
Defect Description
Vehicle description: mini vans. A wire harness, located within the engine compartment, could be damaged by contact with a metal pipe, possibly resulting in a blown fuse.
Defect Consequence
If a fuse blows, engine power, or operation of any or all electrical components, can be lost, including lights, windshield wipers, horn, and the anti-lock function of the brakes. A sudden loss of power or lighting, or a failure of the windshield wipers or anti-lock brake feature in bad weather, could result.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protective covering over the wire harness and metal pipe to prevent this problem. If any wires are damaged, the dealer will make the necessary repairs, and then install the protective covering.
Notes
Owner notification began march 14, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .
Structure:frame and members
Recall Date 12/22/99
Owner Notification Date 12/02/99
Potential Number Affected 65
Defect Description
Vehicle description: minivans. The front body/frame is missing spot welds.
Defect Consequence
The missing welds might affect the occupant protection performance in a collision.
Corrective Action
Dealers inspected all the vehicles and they were found to be properly welded.
Notes
All affected vehicles have been inspected. All vehicles were inspected and found to be properly welded. This campaign is 100% completed.
Honda Odyssey 1999
Interior lighting
Recall Date 07/11/00
Owner Notification Date 08/30/00
Potential Number Affected 78,910
Defect Description
Vehicle description: mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.
Defect Consequence
At night, the driver would not be able to see instrument panel gauges and displays.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the multiplex unit.
Notes
Owner notification began august 30, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Recall Date 05/02/00
Owner Notification Date 06/22/00
Potential Number Affected 7,085
Defect Description
Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
Defect Consequence
An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the door latch assembly on all odyssey minvans built from december 3, 1999 through december 16, 1999. Also included in this recall are approximately 1,612 odyssey minivans that had the latches replaced under recall 99v-158 or under warranty, that may need to have the latches replaced again. Owners of these vehicles will be notified by honda to bring the vehicle to their honda dealer for inspection of the previously replaced latch assembly. Latches with the suspect date code will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began june 22, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Recall Date 06/30/99
Owner Notification Date 06/17/99
Potential Number Affected 6,714
Defect Description
Vehicle description: minivan. The power door lock remote control actuator unlatches the door in response to input from the remote transmitter. Excessive grease in the actuator could cause a slow return of the activation lever to the proper latching position.
Defect Consequence
If the activation lever has not returned to the proper latching position by the time the sliding door closes, the door will not latch.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the power door lock remote control assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began june 17, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Recall Date 02/14/00
Owner Notification Date 03/14/00
Potential Number Affected 77,695
Defect Description
Vehicle description: mini vans. A wire harness, located within the engine compartment, could be damaged by contact with a metal pipe, possibly resulting in a blown fuse.
Defect Consequence
If a fuse blows, engine power, or operation of any or all electrical components, can be lost, including lights, windshield wipers, horn, and the anti-lock function of the brakes. A sudden loss of power or lighting, or a failure of the windshield wipers or anti-lock brake feature in bad weather, could result.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protective covering over the wire harness and metal pipe to prevent this problem. If any wires are damaged, the dealer will make the necessary repairs, and then install the protective covering.
Notes
Owner notification began march 14, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Recall Date 05/20/02
Owner Notification Date 06/14/02
Potential Number Affected 1,000,000
Defect Description
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Defect Consequence
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicle speed control
Recall Date 06/30/99
Owner Notification Date 06/17/99
Potential Number Affected 31,097
Defect Description
Vehicle description: minivan. In extremely cold, wet weather, ice can form in the throttle body preventing the throttle return to the idle position. This could cause the throttle to remain open even though the driver has removed his or her foot from the accelerator pedal.
Defect Consequence
If the vehicle contains to maintain speed when the driver is expecting the vehicle to slow, a crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will drill two additional drain holes in the bottom of the resonator.
Notes
Owner notification began june 17, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Recall Date 06/30/99
Owner Notification Date 06/17/99
Potential Number Affected 19,830
Defect Description
Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
Defect Consequence
An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the door latch assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began june 17, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Recall Date 10/30/03
Owner Notification Date 12/08/03
Potential Number Affected 563,861
Defect Description
On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the
Defect Consequence
If the vehicle operator does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur. .
Corrective Action
Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. Owner notification began december 8, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238. .
Notes
Honda recall no. 03-088/acura recall no. 03-034. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
Honda Odyssey 1998
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Recall Date 05/10/99
Owner Notification Date 05/17/99
Potential Number Affected 124,875
Defect Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
Defect Consequence
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Notes
Owner notification began may 17, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura 1-800-382-2238. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Recall Date 05/20/02
Owner Notification Date 06/14/02
Potential Number Affected 1,000,000
Defect Description
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Defect Consequence
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Exterior lighting
Recall Date 04/07/09
Owner Notification Date 05/11/09
Potential Number Affected 16,270
Defect Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Defect Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. .
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer. In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport. The list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
Honda Odyssey 1997
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Recall Date 05/10/99
Owner Notification Date 05/17/99
Potential Number Affected 124,875
Defect Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
Defect Consequence
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
Notes
Owner notification began may 17, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura 1-800-382-2238. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Recall Date 05/20/02
Owner Notification Date 06/14/02
Potential Number Affected 1,000,000
Defect Description
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Defect Consequence
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Exterior lighting
Recall Date 04/07/09
Owner Notification Date 05/11/09
Potential Number Affected 16,270
Defect Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Defect Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. .
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer. In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport. The list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
Honda Odyssey 1996
Exterior lighting
Recall Date 04/07/09
Owner Notification Date 05/11/09
Potential Number Affected 16,270
Defect Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Defect Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. .
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer. In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport. The list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
Honda Odyssey 1995
Exterior lighting
Recall Date 04/07/09
Owner Notification Date 05/11/09
Potential Number Affected 16,270
Defect Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Defect Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. .
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer. In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport. The list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www. Safercar. Gov>http://www. Safercar. Gov</a>.
