Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Premature Engine Piston Wear
| Report Received Date | 08/27/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V382000 |
| Consequence Summary | A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot). |
| Recall Code | JB4, JB5 |
| Potentially Affected | 270 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V382000) |
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