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2007-2008 Honda Element and Honda Odyssey recall: service brakes, air

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on March 16, 2010. It covers about 412,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
412,000
reported
Mar 16, 2010
owners notified
May 3, 2010
related complaints
456

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
Honda has notified the federal safety agency 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.
Risk
If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 10V098000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 456 complaints about brakes problems.

2007 Honda Element2008 Honda Element2007 Honda Odyssey2008 Honda Odyssey

Questions about recall 10V098000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Honda Element and Honda Odyssey service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 10V098000, reported on March 16, 2010, covers about 412,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V098000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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