honda recalling 325k odysseys due to rearview camera failureHonda Motor America is recalling over 325,000 Odyssey minivans from the 2018 to 2020 model years because the rearview cameras may fail to emit an image because of water intrusion into the camera.honda recalling 325k odysseys due to rearview camera failureWater can get into the camera assembly and cause the printed circuit board to corrode. If that happens, the image may not display when the minivan is in reverse, increasing the chances of a crash.In many instances, this will be the second recall for the problem. According to the filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2018 model-year vehicles have already been subject to Product Update Campaign, or PUD, as well as a formal recall.AdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, this time around, Honda's switching suppliers, shifting from Magna to Sony. "The production range encompasses all vehicles that may have been manufactured with the affected rearview camera and, therefore, could experience the condition," the company noted in the filing."The defect was caused by two contributing factors. First, the specification for the rearview camera housing boss hole was inadequate for the mounting screw. Second, due to variations in the positioning of the housing on the assembly jig, the mounting screw is susceptible to being misaligned during assembly. honda recalling 325k odysseys due to rearview camera failure"As a result, the stress generated during screw fastening exceeded the material strength of the boss, causing it to crack. Through environmental exposure (thermal expansion/freezing of trapped water), these cracks can expand, allowing water to penetrate the interior of the assembly."According to Honda, there have been 1,648 warranty claims related to the issue, but no reports of injuries or deaths. Affected vehicle owners will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to the nearest Honda dealer for the no-charge repair.[Images: Honda]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.