Honda has issued a recall for over 440,000 Odyssey minivans in the United States due to a software defect that can cause airbags to deploy unexpectedly.
Recall Overview
Affected Vehicles: 440,830 Honda Odyssey minivans.
The Issue: A programming error in the SRS control module contains incorrect deployment parameters. This causes the system to mistake normal road impacts-such as hitting a pothole, speed bump, or debris-for a side-impact collision.
The Risk: The side and side-curtain airbags may deploy without warning, potentially causing injury or loss of vehicle control.
Safety & History
Timeline: Honda has been aware of the issue for nearly a decade; the first incident was reported in November 2017.
Incident Reports: There have been 130 warranty claims and 25 reported injuries linked to this defect. No fatalities have been reported.
The Solution
The Fix: Honda dealers will perform a software update to the SRS control logic at no cost to owners.
Notification: Official recall communications and specific timing for owner notifications are expected to follow shortly.
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