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2003 HONDA Odyssey

15 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #04V176000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The automatic transmission in your vehicle has a part called the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears, which can get too hot and wear out. This can cause the gears to chip or break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gears fail, your transmission could lock up while driving, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will either update the transmission with a new oil cooler return line (if you have less than 15,000 miles) or inspect the transmission for damage and replace it if necessary (if you have over 15,000 miles). This repair is free, and you'll be notified by mail when it's time to schedule the appointment.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Critical #03V014000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
The fuel tank in your Mini Van is the container that holds the gasoline. Unfortunately, some of these tanks have small imperfections on their surface that could allow fuel to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank leaks and there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark from a hot engine or a cigarette, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect the fuel tank for these imperfections and replace it if necessary – at no cost to you. You should schedule the inspection as soon as you get the recall notice and have it done within a reasonable timeframe.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, SOME FUEL TANKS HAVE SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS THAT COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #19V499000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, some of the airbag inflators in certain models of Honda and Acura vehicles, including yours, may be prone to exploding due to long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could shoot towards you or other passengers, leading to severe injuries or even death. This is a very serious safety risk that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
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High Priority #19V501000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The passenger side airbag in your vehicle is the safety device that deploys to protect you in a frontal collision. In certain models, the airbag inflator could fail catastrophically, causing a potentially deadly explosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly into you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-critical safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
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High Priority #19V182000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a crucial component that deploys in a crash to protect you. In 2001-2016 models of several Honda and Acura vehicles, the inflator could fail catastrophically, causing it to explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, the driver, and other passengers, causing serious injury or even fatal harm.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer, redesigned one, at no cost to you. This repair is crucial, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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High Priority #18V268000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The front passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature designed to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, in certain models, it may have been installed incorrectly during a previous repair.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys improperly in a crash, it could cause serious injury or even death, particularly to the front passenger.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect the air bag and replace it if necessary, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and you should take care of it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
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High Priority #16V344000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that inflates to protect you in the event of a crash. In certain models, the airbag's inflator could fail and rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments that could cause serious injury or even death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could strike you or your passenger, causing severe injuries or even fatal wounds. This could happen in a crash where the airbag is deployed to protect you.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.
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High Priority #15V563000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The air bag module in your 2003 Odyssey is the part that deploys to cushion your passenger side in a crash. In a small window of time in 2002, Honda installed the wrong version of this module in some vehicles, making them not meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the air bag might not work properly, which could lead to serious injury or harm to the passenger seat occupant.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the passenger side air bag module with a safe and compliant one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 28, 2002, to August 30, 2002. The affected vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect air bag modules, rendering the vehicles noncompliant with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not meet the safety requirements increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JU0.
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High Priority #15V370000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The passenger-side airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that inflates to cushion you in the event of a crash. In some older models (2001-2007), the airbag's inflator might let water in, which could cause it to break apart and send sharp pieces flying towards you or other passengers during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, it could send sharp metal fragments towards you, which could cause serious injury or even death in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the passenger airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
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High Priority #15V320000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. However, the inflator in some models could rupture and release sharp metal fragments that could cause serious injury or death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal pieces could hit you or other passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Honda or Acura dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
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High Priority #15V045000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The air bag control module in your vehicle is a critical part that helps control the deployment of your front, side, and seatbelt air bags. In some cases, electrical noise can cause this module to fail, triggering the air bags to deploy unexpectedly while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags deploy without warning, you could be at risk of injury from the sudden force of the air bag deployment. This could also cause a vehicle crash, especially if you're unable to control your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty air bag control module with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured February 13, 2002, to August 13, 2004, and 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to September 23, 2003. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda dealers will replace the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit (SRS ECU). The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JN6 (Odyssey), and JN7 (MDX). Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-412. Vehicles that had a noise filter installed as the remedy for that campaign need to have the SRS ECU replaced under this campaign.
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High Priority #14V700000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat helps protect you in a crash. In some 2001-2005 Honda models, the airbag's inflator could malfunction and rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to fly around the interior.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator fails during a crash, sharp metal pieces could hit you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, free of charge. Just schedule a visit as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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High Priority #14V353000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in a crash. The airbag inflator is a critical component that helps make the airbag deploy properly. In some older Honda models sold in California, this inflator can fail and rupture when the passenger airbag deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could shoot towards you and the other passengers, causing serious injury or even death in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safe one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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High Priority #13V412000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The air bag control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps the air bags deploy in a crash. In some 2003-2004 Odysseys and 2003 Acuras, this module can malfunction due to electrical noise, causing the air bags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy unexpectedly while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags deploy without warning, you could be injured by the air bag or seatbelt, and you might also lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will install a noise suppressor unit to prevent this malfunction, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get your notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).
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Moderate #12V573000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle has an interlock lever that's designed to keep you safe. In some older Pilot, Odyssey, and Acura MDX models, this lever can deform over time and let the car roll away when you take the key out.
Risk if Unfixed
If you take the key out of the ignition and the gear isn't in park, your vehicle could roll away. This could cause an accident and potentially hurt you or others.
Free Fix
Your local Honda or Acura dealer will update the shift interlock lever and fix any damaged ignition switch parts – all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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Other HONDA Odyssey Years

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6 recalls
2012
5 recalls
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2008
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2006
4 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
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2002
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1 recall
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6 recalls

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