NHTSA Campaign #04V176000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

APRIL 15
2004

1,099,796 vehicles recalled

2003 HONDA ODYSSEY -- On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.

Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.

On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on April 21, 2004, for Pilot, Odyssey, and MDX owners. Owners of the Accord vehicles will start receiving letters on June 28, 2004, and on June 29, 2004, for owners of the TL and cl vehicles. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V176000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V014000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

JANUARY 16
2003

8,857 vehicles recalled

2003 HONDA ODYSSEY -- On certain mini vans, some fuel tanks have surface imperfections that could allow fuel to leak from the tank.

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for surface imperfections. If any imperfections are found, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began January 16, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V014000 »