Acura MDX; Honda Odyssey, Pilot (2003-2006): Electrical system
Recall 12V573000 · Dec 11, 2012 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
807,161
vehicles affected
807,161
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V573000
- Date
- Dec 11, 2012
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 807,161
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition > Switch
- Model years
- 2003-2006
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
What can happen
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V573000?
3 models: Acura MDX (2003-2006), Honda Odyssey (2003-2004), Honda Pilot (2003-2004), about 807,161 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V573000?
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What can happen?
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.