Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2
— Recall Campaign #14V175000
Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013. The shorting terminal, an electrical connector used to prevent air bag deployment before being installed into a vehicle, may have been damaged during assembly of the passenger-side side curtain air bag.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 24,889 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V175000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 07, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V175000 |
| Units affected: | 24,889 |
- Description:
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013. The shorting terminal, an electrical connector used to prevent air bag deployment before being installed into a vehicle, may have been damaged during assembly of the passenger-side side curtain air bag.
- Consequeces:
- If the shorting terminal is damaged, the passenger-side side curtain air bag may fail to deploy thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the damaged shorting pin with a new shorting coupler, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JE2.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.