The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V602000·Announced 2011-12-22

Honda Recalls 2012 Odyssey Vehicles for Front Suspension Bolt Torque Issue

Honda is recalling nine 2012 Odyssey vehicles because a front suspension nut may not be tightened properly, which could lead to a loss of steering and increase 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 suspension system that can result in a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012 Odyssey vehicles manufactured between October 31, 2011, and November 30, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where the retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt may not have been tightened to the proper torque.

If the nut loosens, the front hub assembly would be attached by only one bolt. This condition allows the wheel assembly to shift to an extreme inward angle, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Honda contacted all nine owners by phone on December 19, 2011, and repaired the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Owners may also contact Honda 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 — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
9

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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