NHTSA Recall 13V500000: Software (electrical system)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 344,187 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Honda Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V500000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JC5 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | November 1, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly.
Safety risk
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Remedy
Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V500000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.