HONDA ODYSSEY 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V440000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | ODYSSEY | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-07-28 | 2020-07-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y7Y
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 499344
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111
Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.
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.
