Component
ENGINE
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The piston in your engine is a crucial part that helps your engine run smoothly. In some 2013 Pilot and Odyssey models, the piston might not have gotten the right heat treatment, making it wear out faster than it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the piston fails, your engine could stall without warning, leaving you without power steering and power brakes. This could make it difficult to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the engine's short block with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll get a notification when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot).
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