2007 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Odyssey — Electrical system: software
Published November 1, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 1, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V500000, published November 1, 2013. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Odyssey — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- ODYSSEY
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Odyssey — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V500000 on November 1, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: ODYSSEY.