NHTSA recall 13V-500 (13V500000)
electrical system recall reported November 1, 2013 - about 344,187 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V500000
- Also written as
- 13V-500
- Manufacturer number
- JC5
- Reported
- November 1, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~344,187
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-500 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.