POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Published April 16, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 15, 2013
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- ODYSSEY
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2012 HONDA CR-V | 2013 ACURA RDX | 2013 HONDA CR-V | 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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