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SevereNHTSA·19V299000·Announced 2019-04-12

Honda Recalls 2018-2019 Odyssey for Transmission Control Unit Reboot Risk

Honda is recalling 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles because loose battery connections may cause the transmission to shift to Park, potentially damaging the parking rod and increasing 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 (damaged parking rod) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. The recall addresses an issue where loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, which can damage the parking rod.

A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall began on May 31, 2019.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure, update the TCU software, and check the parking rod effectiveness free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 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
50,504

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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