Recall 12V573000: 2003–2006 Acura MDX and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 11, 2012

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

807,161vehicles

Model years

2003–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.

Possible consequence

Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Acura MDX206 complaints
• 2004 Acura MDX171 complaints
• 2005 Acura MDX180 complaints
• 2006 Acura MDX87 complaints
• 2003 Honda Odyssey914 complaints
• 2004 Honda Odyssey585 complaints
• 2003 Honda Pilot720 complaints
• 2004 Honda Pilot544 complaints