The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V055000·Announced 2010-02-23

Honda Recalls 2005 Odyssey Touring for Power Liftgate Strut Defect

Honda is recalling 21,776 model year 2005 Odyssey Touring vehicles because power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate early, causing the gate to close unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury from unexpected mechanical failure.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2005 Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates. The recall involves 21,776 vehicles. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the liftgate to close unexpectedly.

Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate. Honda has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety; however, it has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the gas liftgate struts and replace them if within the recall population. This service will be performed free of charge. The campaign began on March 26, 2010. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Affected units
21,776

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.