Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your Honda Odyssey's Vehicle Safety Assist System, which helps prevent accidents, uses a combination of software and sensors to control the brakes. But in some 2007-2008 models, the system could kick in unexpectedly, applying the brakes without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle may brake suddenly and hard without warning, without even flashing the brake lights. This could cause a rear-end collision, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
For now, Honda is sending you an advisory letter explaining how to avoid unintended braking. When the replacement parts become available, a second letter will be sent and your dealer will update the system's software free of charge. In the meantime, you can contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website for more information.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Original — Remedy
Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.
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