Honda Odyssey Recalled for Unexpected Braking
Approximately 344,000 Honda Odyssey minivans will be recalled in the U.S. to fix a software defect that leads to a braking issue.
According to the Japanese automaker, a software glitch on the 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey minivan can cause the vehicle to suddenly and harshly brake without the driving pressing on the brake pedal. So far, the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has received 22 complaints of unexpected braking on the 2007-2008 Odyssey, but no crashes or injuries have been related to the problem.
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Honda might not be able to make the necessary fix until next spring, when the required yaw rate sensor is available. As a stop-gap measure, the automaker is sending letters to vehicle owners with steps needed to ensure the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system is properly calibrated to avoid the issue from occurring.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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