2003-2006 Acura MDX, Honda Odyssey and others recall: switch

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on December 11, 2012. It covers about 807,161 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 807,161
reported: Dec 11, 2012
owners notified: Feb 22, 2013
related complaints: 388

Electrical system: ignition: switch

What is wrong: Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Risk: Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 12V573000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 388 complaints about electrical problems.

2003 Acura MDX 2004 Acura MDX 2005 Acura MDX 2006 Acura MDX 2003 Honda Odyssey 2004 Honda Odyssey 2003 Honda Pilot 2004 Honda Pilot

Questions about recall 12V573000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Acura MDX, Honda Odyssey and others switch?

Yes. Recall 12V573000, reported on December 11, 2012, covers about 807,161 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V573000?

Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. 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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