2019 Honda OdysseyHonda is issuing a voluntary safety recall for 325,588 Odyssey minivans in the United States to fix a defect in the rearview camera system.According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), moisture can penetrate the rearview camera housing, causing the lens to cloud or the internal circuitry to short-circuit entirely.The safety campaign is restricted to certain 2018 through 2020 model-year Honda Odyssey vehicles.Under federal motor vehicle safety standards, rear-facing visibility systems must reliably display a clear image within a designated timeframe when a vehicle is shifted into reverse. If water compromises the camera's seals, the central infotainment screen may distort or fail to display the backup video feed altogether, blinding the driver to obstacles behind the vehicle and increasing the risk of a backover crash or pedestrian injury.AdvertisementAdvertisementDealers will pull the compromised camera assemblies and replace them with redesigned components featuring upgraded moisture-resistant seals. Honda is expected to begin mailing official notification letters to registered owners over the coming weeksBecome an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
