HONDA PILOT 2013: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V382000

Make Model Year
HONDA PILOT 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-09-16 2013-08-27 2013-08-27

Production Dates: 2013-04-11 - 2013-04-12

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JB4, JB5

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 270

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.

Consequence

A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 "Honda Odyssey" and JB5 "Honda Pilot".

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.