Large Recall NHTSA · 10V504000 Reported October 22, 2010

Brake master cylinder

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 471,820 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V504000
Manufacturer Campaign
R51 HONDA R52 ACURA
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
471,820
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 22, 2010

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

Safety Consequence

A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 10V504000 or campaign R51 HONDA R52 ACURA.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V504000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V504000?

NHTSA recall 10V504000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 22, 2010. It addresses: Brake master cylinder. The recall affects approximately 471,820 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V504000 or the manufacturer campaign number R51 HONDA R52 ACURA. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.