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SevereNHTSA·10V098000·Announced 2010-03-16

Honda Recalls 2007-2008 Element and Odyssey for Brake System Air Ingress

Honda is recalling 2007-2008 Element and Odyssey vehicles because air can enter the brake system, potentially causing a soft pedal and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda is recalling approximately 412,000 model year 2007 and 2008 Element and Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured between July 28, 2006, and August 21, 2008. The recall addresses a defect in the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) modular pump where air can enter the system during the initial self-check process that occurs shortly after the engine is started.

If enough air enters the system, the brake pedal may feel soft or lower to the floor. If owners do not have brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Honda dealers will repair the VSA modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system and applying sealant and caps to prevent air from entering, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 3, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ELEMENT, ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
412,000

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 (2)

  • ELEMENT
  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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