Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2007 Odyssey And Acura RL Vehicles. Brake Fluid Containing Polymers Is Used That Acts As A Lubricant For Certain Brake System Components. If Replacement Brake Fluid Is Used That Does Not Contain Such Polymers, Or That Contains Only Small Amounts, A Part Of The Rubber Seal Located At The Rear Of The Brake Master Cylinder May Become Dry, And The Seal May Curl During Movement Of The Piston. If This Occurs, A Small Amount Of Brake Fluid Could Slowly Leak From The Seal Into The Brake Booster.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
RL
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V504000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
A Leak Of Brake Fluid Could Lead To A Change In Brake Pedal Feel And Overtime A Degradation In Braking Performance Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brake Master Cylinder Seal Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During December 2010. Owners May Contact Honda At 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20060713
End Of Manufacture
20070206
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
471820
Date Owners Notified
20101231
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20101022
Make Campaign Number
R51 HONDA R52 ACURA