HONDA ODYSSEY 1999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V157000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | ODYSSEY | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-17 | 1999-06-24 | 1999-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-05 - 1999-04-15
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31097
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. IN EXTREMELY COLD, WET WEATHER, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS OR HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
IF THE VEHICLE CONTAINS TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL DRILL TWO ADDITIONAL DRAIN HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESONATOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 17, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
