Honda Odyssey (2008-2009): Structure
Recall 12V062000 · Feb 16, 2012 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
45,747
vehicles affected
45,747
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V062000
- Date
- Feb 16, 2012
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 45,747
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support device/strut; Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Hinge and attachments; Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
What can happen
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V062000?
1 model: Honda Odyssey (2008-2009), about 45,747 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V062000?
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
What can happen?
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.