NHTSA recall 05V-039 (05V039000)

steering recall reported February 3, 2005 - about 203 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V039000
Also written as: 05V-039
Manufacturer number: P70
Reported: February 3, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~203
Component: steering

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Why it is dangerous

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON JANUARY 25, 2005, AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THEIR DEALERS AND HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-039 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Honda Odyssey - 2005

Honda Pilot - 2005

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