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Honda Odyssey wheelchair conversions have crossed brake sensors

NHTSA campaign 19V213000 · Reported 2019-03-20 · Braun Corporation

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If the anti-lock brakes don't work right, the wheels can lock and you can lose steering control during a hard stop, raising crash risk; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

These Odysseys were modified by another company to add a wheelchair ramp built into the floor. During that work, the wiring for the two rear wheel speed sensors may have been connected to the wrong wheels. The anti-lock brake system relies on those readings to keep the wheels from locking up during hard or slippery stops, so with them swapped the system may not work properly. A dealer inspects the wiring and corrects it if needed.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your van is covered.
2. Contact Braun Corporation customer service at 1-800-488-0359 and arrange a dealer inspection.
3. Have the rear wheel speed sensor wiring checked and corrected — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Honda Odyssey
2019 Honda Odyssey

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Summary: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Safety risk: If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.