Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Cr-V, Odyssey, And Model Year 2013 Acura Rdx Vehicles. During Sub-Freezing Temperatures, The Brake-Shift Interlock Blocking Mechanism May Become Slow And Allow The Gear Selector To Be Moved From The Park Position Without Pressing The Brake Pedal. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, “Theft ProteCTIon And Rollaway Prevention.”
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
RDX
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V143000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20120611
End Of Manufacture
20121119
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
204169
Date Owners Notified
20130513
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20130415
Make Campaign Number
S96, S97, S98
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114