NHTSA Recall # | 137648 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V777000 |
MFG Compaign # | C31, L30 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ODYSSEY |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 11/12/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/05/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/04/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/11/18 |
Report created | 07/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 135 |
Estimated number of affected units | 64785 |
Defect summary | Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 acura mdx, 2017-2018 acura mdx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda hr-v and honda odyssey, and 2016 honda hr-v vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems." |
Consequence summary | A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Owners will be notified, and honda or acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2018. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are c31 and l30. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |