Auto and motorcycle manufacturer Honda recently announced that it would be recalling certain 2007 and 2008 models of the Odyssey minivan due to a problem which may result in the vehicle’s brakes going off unexpectedly.
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A combination of problems with the Vehicle Stability Assist components of the vehicle, along with those of software “unique to 2007-2008” models of the Odyssey make it possible for the VSA “to apply the brakes unexpectedly,” according to a recall document, as well as a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which estimated 344,187 vehicles to be affected by the issue. These problems may cause the vehicle to suddenly put on the brakes without switching the brake lights on, risking crashes from behind.
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The NHTSA began investigations into the issue back in June, following a series of complaints alleging times when the vehicles braked unexpectedly. Some of the complaints recounted that vehicles applied the brakes even as the accelerator was being used, dropping vehicle speed by as much as 30mph over a few seconds.
Honda said that prior to the NHTSA investigation, it had received two complaints of unexpected braking. It, however, was unable to recreate the event during vehicle testing.
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Honda eventually discovered that the VSA sensors were mistakenly detecting a loss of control in the vehicle, causing the system to apply the brakes. In a press release, Honda says that the solution to the braking issue is the installation of new VSA sensors, which it will do for free. However, they say that the required parts won’t be available until the spring of 2014.
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