Issue ID | 1375032 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10983033 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ODYSSEY |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 19/04/17 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While traveling home from a family trip to our local mountains, the steering wheel began to violently shutter while applying the brakes. The elevation change from big bear, california to the bottom of the hill in highland, california is approximately 5400 feet. I was not "riding" the brakes nor was i speeding. I only applied them to appropriately slow the vehicle in curves. I was concerned enough that i was not going to be able to affectively slow the vehicle, or control the vehicle, that i pulled over and inspected all four brake rotors and saw nothing visually. When resuming down the hill, the shuttering was much better for a couple of curves and then continued again. I was able to nurse the vehicle down the hill, until they were more straightaways and i needed the brakes less. The shuttering diminished upon less use/cooling. Upon researching this issue with my vehicle, i found that overheating of the brake rotors is extremely common on my honda vehicle. I also learned that honda is aware of the issue, so much so that they have redesigned the replacement rotors for my vehicle. The redesign includes rotor vents to help keep the rotors cool. I feel the design flaw of the original equipment rotors is a significant safety issue that should be addressed by honda through a recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EL CAJON,, CA |
VIN pattern | 5FNRL5H63EBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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