Honda Odyssey recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 12, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2018–2019 Honda Odyssey

Recall number

19V299000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 50,504 units

Why it was recalled

A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. 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, possibly damaging the parking rod.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.