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- Honda to recall about 400,000 vehicles over brake problems
- Honda to recall about 400,000 vehicles over brake problems

Posted: Mar 17, 2010 9:56 AM
Updated: Mar 17, 2010 10:44 AM

Honda is recalling more than 400,000 Hondas because of a brake problem.

The recall includes 2007 and 2008 model Honda Odyssey minivans and Honda element small trucks. Honda says their brakes could become soft and must be pressed closer to the floor to stop the vehicles. A spokesperson said if the problem isn't fixed, it could lead to a loss in braking power and possibly a crash. Honda said that before scheduling a repair, owners should wait to get a letter from the company around the end of April. The company said that's because parts are not available yet.

The National Transportation Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it's received reports of three crashes because of the problem, with minor injuries and no deaths.

Honda is still compiling a complete list of affected vehicles.

After April 19th, owners can get information about the recall on www.recalls.honda.com or by calling 1-800-999-1009 and selecting option number four.

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jcar at Mar 20th 2010 10:00 AM

I have a 2006 Odyssey van and the brakes intermittently make a sound and feel below 20 MPH as if the anti-lock is engaging. This happens under normal braking and NOT just under hard braking conditions where you might expect the ABS to activate.

We have had it looked at but it doesn't happen every time and we get the old "can't reproduce the condition" response.

Smiling at Mar 17th 2010 8:48 PM

I have a 2008 Odyssey and was complaining the "soft" brake issue to the dealer back in beginning of 2009. They said nothing was wrong then and I am so glad to know they identified there is a problem with the brake and recalling it. Want to schedule appointment as soon as I receive the letter from Honda.