Recall 99V-157: 1999 Honda Odyssey

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Jun 24, 1999, covering about 31,097 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-157
Report date
Jun 24, 1999
Vehicles affected
31,097
Owners notified
Jun 17, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: minivan. In extremely cold, wet weather, ice can form in the throttle body preventing the throttle return to the idle position. This could cause the throttle to remain open even though the driver has removed his or her foot from the accelerator pedal.

The risk

If the vehicle contains to maintain speed when the driver is expecting the vehicle to slow, a crash could occur.

The fix

Dealers will drill two additional drain holes in the bottom of the resonator.

Notes

Owner notification began june 17, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V157000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Honda Odyssey1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-157?

Vehicle description: minivan. In extremely cold, wet weather, ice can form in the throttle body preventing the throttle return to the idle position. This could cause the throttle to remain open even though the driver has removed his or her foot from the accelerator pedal.

How is recall 99V-157 fixed?

Dealers will drill two additional drain holes in the bottom of the resonator.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.