NHTSA Recall 13V382000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V382000; Date: Aug. 27, 2013
A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Honda Odyssey; 2013 Honda Pilot
Component: Engine
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 270
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles and certain model year 2013 odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are jb4 (Honda odyssey) and jb5 (Honda pilot).
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 16, 2013
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