Recall 11V180000: 2011 Honda Odyssey
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 15, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 33,341
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
The windshield wipers may fail to operate, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Honda's safety recall no. R72.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V180000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R72
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Owner letters
- Apr 28, 2011
- Components
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology