Recall 11V602000: Possible Loss Of Steering Control

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/Odyssey 2012

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 22, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V602000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 9

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.

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.

REMEDY:
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.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.