Recalls: Honda RB1 Odyssey
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Honda RB1 Odyssey
Honda RB1 Odyssey: short circuit in rear wiper condenser
In October 2006, a recall was issued for Honda RB1 Odyssey vehicles due to a potential short circuit within the rear wiper condenser if the rear wiper blade was frozen. This could occur due to reverse electromotive power from the wiper motor causing the wiper motor condenser to generate heat due to high intermittent current flow (PRA 2006/8808).
2005 Honda RB1 Odyssey: engine may stall and not restart
In March 2007, a recall was issued for 2005 Honda Odyssey models due to potential contamination of the fuel pump relay coil which could fatigue and burnout due to repeated flexion by heat expansion and shrinkage. This could cause the engine to stall and not restart (PRA 2007/9129).
2004-07 Honda RB1 Odyssey: loss of power steering assistance
In March 2007, a recall was issued for 2004-07 Honda Odyssey models for a potential loss of power steering assistance. When driving at high speed, vibration of the power steering pump could apply excessive stress to the power steering install bolt, which could in turn break, cause the drive belt to slip and the power steering to cease functioning (PRA 2007/9130).
2004-08 model year Honda RB1 Odyssey: Takata airbag recall
In July 2016, a recall was issued for 2004 to 2008 model year Honda RB1 Odyssey vehicles and this recall was updated with new information in September 2017. In these vehicles, propellant wafers in the airbag inflators could absorb moisture over time and cause overly aggressive combustion if the airbag was deployed. This, in turn, would create excessive internal pressure that could cause the airbag inflator housing to rupture and scatter metal fragments through the airbag cushion material; these scattered fragments could cause serious and potentially fatal injuries to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please seePRA 2016/15495.
Search online for recalls by VIN
To see if a Honda vehicle has been recalled, you can conduct a search on the Honda Australia website using its VIN.
Problems and faults: Honda RB1 Odyssey
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Honda RB1 Odyssey
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Honda RB1 Odyssey.
