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Vehicle recall 11V180000 · March 15, 2011

2011 Honda Odyssey

If the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front windshield wiper linkage rods may bend or separate from…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda odyssey vehicles. If the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front windshield wiper linkage rods may bend or separate from the motor due to insufficient stiffness of the rod.
Consequence
The windshield wipers may fail to operate, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. The safety recall began on April 28, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda's safety recall no. R72.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V180000
Reported to NHTSA
March 15, 2011
Filed by
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer campaign
R72
Owner notification
April 28, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
33,341
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Recall 11V180000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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