Honda Odyssey: Electrical system — software

Affects Honda Odyssey · 2007–2008 — about 344K vehicles.

The hazard

The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.

What to do

Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.

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