Honda is voluntarily recalling 886,815 2005–2010 model year Odyssey minivans built in Alabama to replace the fuel pump strainer, which Honda has discovered can deteriorate after "prolonged exposure to acidic chemicals" found in some car wash formulas and the environment in general, particularly combined with high ambient temperatures. This in turn could cause cracks in the fuel strainer cover, Honda says, resulting in "a fuel smell being present or, in extreme cases, to leaking fuel, increasing the risk of fire." Honda says it discovered the problem during warranty repairs and is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or fires at this time.
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Honda promises to notify Odyssey owners of the recall by mail in late April to early May, although updated fuel strainers will not be available in sufficient quantity until summer. A second letter will be sent out later in the summer, once updated parts become available for owners' specific vehicles, at which point they may schedule an appointment for the free repair at their local Honda dealer. Owners can determine if their specific vehicles will require repair by visiting http://ift.tt/yYawDI or by calling (800) 999-1009.
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