Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #13V382000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V382000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2013 pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles and certain model year 2013 odyssey vehicles Includes 270 affected units, Premature Engine Piston Wear, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles and certain model year 2013 odyssey vehicles
Defect Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles and certain model year 2013 odyssey vehicles. 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.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. the recall began on september 16, 2013. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. honda's recall numbers are jb4 (honda odyssey) and jb5 (honda pilot).