Large Recall NHTSA · 13V143000 Reported April 15, 2013

Brake shift interlock/fmvss 114

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Power Train · 204,169 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V143000
Manufacturer Campaign
S96, S97, S98
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
204,169
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 15, 2013

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 cr-v, odyssey, and model year 2013 acura rdx vehicles. during sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."

Safety Consequence

If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a honda or acura dealer. the dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2013. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. honda's campaign recall numbers are s96, s97, and s98.

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 13V143000 or campaign S96, S97, S98.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V143000

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

What is recall 13V143000?

NHTSA recall 13V143000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on April 15, 2013. It addresses: Brake shift interlock/fmvss 114. The recall affects approximately 204,169 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V143000 or the manufacturer campaign number S96, S97, S98. 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.