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Honda Accord Recall 23V430: Brake fluid leak can cause unintended vehicle movement

NHTSA campaign 23V430, reported June 15, 2023, 386 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid. This can cause unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged, or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

These symptoms raise the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should have the recall repair done as soon as possible. Authorized dealers will replace the VSA modulator free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. For questions, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V430Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Risk
Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Acura Integra2023
Acura RDX2023
Honda Accord2022
Honda Civic2023