Honda is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V299000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 50,504 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V299000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 12, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V299000 |
| Units affected: | 50,504 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.