Component
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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