Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V180000 Reported March 15, 2011

Windshield wiper failures

Q: What is recall 11V180000?

NHTSA recall 11V180000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on March 15, 2011. It addresses: Windshield wiper failures. The recall affects approximately 33,341 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Visibility · 33,341 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V180000

Manufacturer Campaign

R72

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

33,341

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 15, 2011

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 honda odyssey vehicles. if the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front windshield wiper linkage rods may bend or separate from the motor due to insufficient stiffness of the rod.

Safety Consequence

The windshield wipers may fail to operate, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. the safety recall began on april 28, 2011. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 11V180000 or campaign R72.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V180000

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

What is recall 11V180000?

NHTSA recall 11V180000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on March 15, 2011. It addresses: Windshield wiper failures. The recall affects approximately 33,341 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V180000 or the manufacturer campaign number R72. 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.