NHTSA Recall 10V504000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V504000; Date: Oct. 22, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Acura RL; 2006 Acura RL; 2007 Acura RL; 2005 Honda Odyssey; 2006 Honda Odyssey; 2007 Honda Odyssey
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 471,820
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Safety recall no. R51 Honda r52 Acura. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 31, 2010
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