NHTSA recall 20V-438 (20V438000)
back over prevention recall reported July 28, 2020 - about 212,070 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V438000
- Also written as
- 20V-438
- Manufacturer number
- W83
- Reported
- July 28, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~212,070
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may get into the rearview camera mounting holes and enter the camera lens and cause a distorted image, or no image at all. Additionally, if the rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Why it is dangerous
A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is W83.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-438 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.