recall information
Recall number
REC-002969
PRA number
2007/9130
Campaign number
5PB
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Honda
Model
Odyssey
Affected units
9,809
Identifying features
2004 YM Odyssey. JHMRB18404C200017 to JHMRB18404C208302. JHMRB18504C200011 to JHMRB18504C208309. 2005 YM Odyssey. JHMRB18405C200001 to JHMRB18405C203544. JHMRB18505C200002 to JHMRB18505C203596. 2006 YM Odyssey. JHMRB18406C200074 to JHMRB18406C202796. JHMRB18506C200002 to JHMRB18506C202814. 2007 YM Odyssey. JHMRB18407C200002 to JHMRB18407C204369. 2007 YM Odyssey. JHMRB18507C200005 to JHMRB18507C204245.
What are the defects?
Potential of the power steering pump installing bolt breakage, resulting in power steering assistance loss and heavy steering. Under high speed driving conditions the power steering pump is subject to vibration which may apply excess stress to the power steering installing bolt. In the event the installing bolt may break, the drive belt will slip and the power steering assist will not operate.
What are the hazards?
Mechanical malfunction
What should consumers do?
Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by mail to have the countered measured power steering pump stiffener kit fitted.
Supplier details
Honda Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
