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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V098📅 Mar 16, 2010

2007–2008 Honda Element & 2007–2008 Honda Odyssey recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Honda has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 Odyssey and Element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. Air CAN enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. It is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.

💥 The risk

If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system CAN continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Honda will notify owner and honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on may 3, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V098000
Manufacturer recall #
R30
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
412,000
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 3, 2010
Built
Jul 28, 2006 – Jun 12, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Honda's recall no. R30.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V098 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V098?

2007–2008 Honda Element & 2007–2008 Honda Odyssey. 412,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-999-1009.