A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v Battery
Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.

Actions

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.

Documents (16)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - April 12, 2019
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Owner Notification Letter (Z4J
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Owner Notification Letter (Y4K)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Statement by American Honda Regarding Transmission Control Unit Software Recall: 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3

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