NHTSA recall 13V-143 (13V143000)
power train recall reported April 15, 2013 - about 204,169 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V143000
- Also written as
- 13V-143
- Manufacturer number
- S96, S97, S98
- Reported
- April 15, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~204,169
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Why it is dangerous
If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-143 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.