The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V213000·Announced 2019-03-20

Honda Odyssey Wheelchair Conversion Recall for Brake Sensor Routing

Braun is recalling 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles with wheelchair ramps because misrouted brake sensors may prevent the anti-lock brake system from working properly.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Braun Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles that have been modified with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The recall addresses a defect where the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels.

This routing error means the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not recognize each rear wheel's speed properly. If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the ABS may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, which increases the risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 135 and 404.

Dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
404

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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