Honda Odyssey recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 4, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2003 Honda Odyssey

Recall number

15V563000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 37 units

Why it was recalled

Air bags that do not meet the safety requirements increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 28, 2002, to August 30, 2002. The affected vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect air bag modules, rendering the vehicles noncompliant with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do

Honda will notify owners, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JU0.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.