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HighNHTSA·11V180000·Announced 2011-03-15

Honda Recalls 2011 Odyssey Vehicles for Windshield Wiper Defect

Honda is recalling 2011 Odyssey vehicles because a wiper linkage rod may bend or separate if frozen, potentially causing wiper failure and reduced visibility.

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 the defect increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front windshield wiper linkage rods, which may have insufficient stiffness.

If the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front windshield wiper linkage rods may bend or separate from the motor. This failure could cause the windshield wipers to stop operating, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. The safety recall began on April 28, 2011. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
33,341

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.

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