Honda Odyssey, Cr-V: Power train — automatic transmission

Affects Honda Odyssey, Cr-V · 2012–2013 — about 204K vehicles.

The hazard

If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it 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 brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.

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