NHTSA recall 99V-157 (99V157000)

vehicle speed control recall reported June 24, 1999 - about 31,097 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V157000
Also written as: 99V-157
Reported: June 24, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~31,097
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. IN EXTREMELY COLD, WET WEATHER, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS OR HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE VEHICLE CONTAINS TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL DRILL TWO ADDITIONAL DRAIN HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESONATOR.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-157 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Odyssey - 1999

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