The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V573000·Announced 2012-12-11

Honda Recalls 2003-2006 Vehicles for Ignition Switch Interlock Defect

Honda is recalling specific 2003-2006 Pilot, Odyssey, and Acura MDX vehicles because a deformed ignition switch lever may allow the vehicle to roll away if the key is removed without shifting to park.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ignition switch interlock) that can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The recall involves approximately 807,161 vehicles.

The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can defeat the interlock function of the automatic transmission. This defect allows the ignition key to be removed when the gear selector has not been shifted to the park position, which can allow the vehicle to roll away and increase the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. 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, ACURA ODYSSEY, MDX, PILOT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
807,161

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 (3)

  • ODYSSEY
  • MDX
  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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