Engine

NHTSA campaign 13V382000 · announced August 27, 2013 · filed by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · 270 units affected

The problem

Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.

The risk

A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Honda Odyssey
• 2013 Honda Pilot

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.