The brake-shift interlock in your vehicle is a safety mechanism that prevents you from moving the gear selector out of park without pressing the brake pedal. In certain 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and 2013 Acura RDX models, this mechanism can become slow in extremely cold temperatures.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving and the gear selector is moved out of park without pressing the brake pedal, your vehicle could roll away, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda or Acura dealer will update the brake shift interlock blocking mechanism for free, so schedule a visit as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it 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 brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
The airbag module in your vehicle is attached with small metal rivets. In some cases, one or more of these rivets might be missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If your airbag module isn't properly attached, it might not work correctly during a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect and replace the driver's airbag module if necessary – and it will be free. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
The front right lower suspension damper bolt in your Odyssey is held in place by a nut that needs to be tightened to the correct strength. In some 2012 models made between October and November 2011, the nut might not have been tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the nut loosens, your front wheel could shift inward, taking away your steering control. This could make it harder to drive safely and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check and tighten the nut to the correct strength, free of charge. Since this has already been done, you shouldn't need to take any action, but if you have any concerns, contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, ODYSSEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE RETENTION NUT FOR THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER SUSPENSION DAMPER BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO AN EXTREME INWARD ANGLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
HONDA CONTACTED ALL NINE OWNERS BY PHONE ON DECEMBER 19, 2011, AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
The second row outboard seats in your Odyssey can move sideways to two different positions. This design allows them to attach to the floor in two ways, but if it's not done correctly, the seat might not stay secure when you brake hard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat tips forward when you brake hard, you could be at risk of injury from the seat or any objects in front of you.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will add a bracket to the floor strikers under the second row outboard seats to ensure they latch securely. This repair is free, and you'll get a notice with instructions on how to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
The release lever on your Odyssey's second row seats lets you move them for easier access to the third row. However, this lever could get stuck in the unlocked position.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lever stays unlocked, the seat could move unexpectedly during a crash, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will add a safety bracket and spring to both of your second row outboard seats, at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
