2007 Honda Element | 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Element | 2008 Honda Odyssey — Service brakes, air
Published March 16, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 16, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V098000, published March 16, 2010. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2007 Honda Element | 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Element | 2008 Honda Odyssey — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR PUMP DURING AN INITIAL SELF-CHECK PROCESS THAT OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ENOUGH AIR TO ENTER THE SYSTEM TO RESULT IN A BRAKE PEDAL THAT FEELS SOFT OR LOWER TO THE FLOOR.
What to do
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND HONDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VSA MODULATOR BY REMOVING ANY EXISTING AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THEN APPLY SEALANT AND CAPS TO PREVENT AIR FROM ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- ELEMENT
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2007 HONDA ELEMENT | 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2008 HONDA ELEMENT | 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Honda Element | 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Element | 2008 Honda Odyssey — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V098000 on March 16, 2010. Reported hazard: HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR PUMP DURING AN INITIAL SELF-CHECK PROCESS THAT OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ENOUGH AIR TO ENTER THE SYSTEM TO RESULT IN A BRAKE PEDAL THAT FEELS SOFT OR LOWER TO THE FLOOR.
What should I do if I have this product?
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND HONDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VSA MODULATOR BY REMOVING ANY EXISTING AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THEN APPLY SEALANT AND CAPS TO PREVENT AIR FROM ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: ELEMENT.