A13-088

Service Bulletin
Applies To:
2003–04 Odyssey – Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
13-088
September 19, 2013
Safety Recall: Electrical Interference May Cause Inadvertent Airbag
Deployment
BACKGROUND
Electrical noise caused by some vehicle systems may
cause damage to the SRS control unit. In some cases,
this damage may lead to spontaneous deployment of
the airbags.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of
this campaign in October 2013.
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Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle
is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in
your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be
repaired before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that
subsequently causes injury or damage because of the
recalled item, the dealership will be soley responsible
to the damaged party, and will be required to defend
and indemnify American Honda for any resulting
claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by
this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the SRS unit sub-harness with a revised part
that includes a noise suppressor.
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PARTS INFORMATION
Replacement SRS unit sub-harness kits are currently
on order. This bulletin will be revised once kits become
available for order.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Once parts are available for order, this bulletin will be
revised to include warranty information.
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.