NHTSA recall 11V602000
Suspension › Front
Honda Odyssey
Reported Dec 22, 20119 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number S13Built Oct 31, 2011 – Nov 30, 2011
The defect
Honda IS recalling certain model year 2012, odyssey vehicles manufactured from october 31, 2011, through november 30, 2011. the retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt may not have been tightened to the proper torque, potentially allowing the nut to loosen.
The risk
If the nut loosens, the front hub assembly would only be attached by one bolt, allowing the wheel assembly to shift to an extreme inward angle, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Honda contacted all nine owners by phone on december 19, 2011, and repaired the vehicles as necessary free of charge. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.