HONDA ODYSSEY 2019: Brake System Recall - Risk of Crash
Braun recalls 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles with wheelchair ramp conversions due to potential brake system failure. The anti-lock brakes may not work properly, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Braun for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
What happened, in plain English
Braun is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles with wheelchair ramp conversions. The rear wheel speed sensors might not work correctly, which could cause the anti-lock brakes to fail and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223949-honda-odyssey-2019-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223949-honda-odyssey-2019-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V213000
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“HONDA ODYSSEY 2019: Brake System Recall - Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223949-honda-odyssey-2019-brake-system-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V213000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V213000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may be connected to the wrong wheels. This causes the anti-lock brake system to not recognize wheel speeds properly, which could lead to wheels locking up during braking and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles with wheelchair ramp conversions are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the specific brake issue are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey has a wheelchair ramp conversion. The recall applies to vehicles modified for this purpose.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Braun Customer Service
Call 1-800-488-0359 to schedule a free brake system inspection and repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 15 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V213000 (March 20, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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