Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #13V143000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V143000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2012-2013 cr-v, odyssey, and model year 2013 acura rdx vehicles Includes 204,169 affected units, Brake Shift Interlock/FMVSS 114, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2013 cr-v, odyssey, and model year 2013 acura rdx vehicles
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."
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.