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Honda Odyssey Recall 20V437: Sliding Door May Not Latch and Could Open While Driving

NHTSA campaign 20V437, reported July 28, 2020, 324,196 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can enter the outer door handle cables of the power sliding doors. In cold temperatures, those cables can freeze, which may keep the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while the vehicle is moving, which raises the risk of injury. Owners should have this addressed promptly.

Honda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables at no cost. The recall began September 23, 2020. To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (recall A88).

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V437Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
Risk
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Honda Odyssey201820192020