Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V602000 Reported December 22, 2011

Front suspension damper bolt

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Suspension · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V602000
Manufacturer Campaign
S13
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 22, 2011

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012, odyssey vehicles manufactured from october 31, 2011, through november 30, 2011. the retention nut for the front right lower suspension damper bolt may not have been tightened to the proper torque, potentially allowing the nut to loosen.

Safety Consequence

If the nut loosens, the front hub assembly would only be attached by one bolt, allowing the wheel assembly to shift to an extreme inward angle, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda contacted all nine owners by phone on december 19, 2011, and repaired the vehicles as necessary free of charge. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 11V602000 or campaign S13.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V602000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V602000?

NHTSA recall 11V602000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on December 22, 2011. It addresses: Front suspension damper bolt. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V602000 or the manufacturer campaign number S13. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.