Honda Odyssey, Pilot: Electrical system — switch

Affects Honda Odyssey, Pilot · 2003–2006 — about 807K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational