2007-2008 Honda Odyssey recall: software

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on November 1, 2013. It covers about 344,187 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 344,187
reported: Nov 1, 2013
owners notified: Apr 29, 2014
related complaints: 96

Electrical system: software

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 13V500000

Affected vehicles

Honda Odyssey 2007-2008 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 96 complaints about electrical problems.

2007 Honda Odyssey 2008 Honda Odyssey

Questions about recall 13V500000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey software?

Yes. Recall 13V500000, reported on November 1, 2013, covers about 344,187 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V500000?

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.

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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