Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 19V299000 · announced April 12, 2019 · filed by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · 50,504 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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.

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

• 2018 Honda Odyssey
• 2019 Honda Odyssey

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