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Recall 11V-180

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2011 Honda Odyssey: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-180
Reported
March 15, 2011
Vehicles affected
33,341 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 honda odyssey vehicles. If the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front windshield wiper linkage rods may bend or separate from the motor due to insufficient stiffness of the rod.

The risk

The windshield wipers may fail to operate, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Honda's safety recall no. R72.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles