NHTSA recall 19V-299 (19V299000)
electrical system recall reported April 12, 2019 - about 50,504 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V299000
- Also written as
- 19V-299
- Manufacturer number
- Z4J, Y4K
- Reported
- April 12, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~50,504
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-299 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.