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Honda during manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.

NHTSA campaign 13V-382 · Reported August 27, 2013 · 270 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Honda Odyssey and Pilot
VEHICLES AFFECTED
270
REMEDY
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported a problem with the engine. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.

WHY IT MATTERS

A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-382.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013Honda Odyssey
2013Honda Pilot

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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