NHTSA recall 11V180000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Honda Odyssey
Reported Mar 15, 201133,341 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number R72Built Aug 17, 2010 – Dec 20, 2010
The defect
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 remedy
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.