Vehicle recall 12V062000 · February 16, 2012
2008-2009 Honda Odyssey
The flaw can result in a leak of the pressurized gas, leading to reduced strut performance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 odyssey vehicles, the gas-filled struts that help to raise and support the liftgate of vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system may be prone to early life failures due to a manufacturing flaw. The flaw can result in a leak of the pressurized gas, leading to reduced strut performance.
- Consequence
- Struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both power liftgate gas struts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 12, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda's recall campaign number is S22.CUSTOMERS may 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
- 12V062000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 16, 2012
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S22
- Owner notification
- March 12, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45,747
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut; Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments; Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Odyssey (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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