Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Accessory Power Outlet Harness May Short Circuit

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20200206
NHTSA ID 20V066000
Consequence Summary An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T6U.
Recall Code T6U
Potentially Affected 241339
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V066000)

What the owner should do?

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