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VehicleApr 15, 2013204,169 affected

Acura / Honda recall: Power train

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V143000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 15, 2013
Owners notified
May 13, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
204,169
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jun 11, 2012 to Sep 12, 2012
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission
Maker's own recall number
S96, S97, S98
Safety standard
FMVSS 114

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.

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