Honda recalls 1.2 million SUVs and minivans due to faulty rearview camera

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Honda Motor Co. has recalled about 1.2 million sport-utility vehicles and minivans, because the rearview-camera image may not appear on the display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Honda vehicles being recalled include Odysseys, model years 2018 to 2023; Passports, model years 2019 to 2023; and Pilots, model years 2019 to 2022.

The potential number of vehicles affected total 1,198,280.

โ€œDue to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview-camera image may not appear on the display,โ€ the NHTSA said in a letter to Honda. โ€œAs such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, โ€˜Rear Visibility.’โ€

The MOST component was made by TE Connectivity Ltd.
TEL,
+1.43%
.

Hondaโ€™s U.S.-listed stock
HMC,
-0.28%

slipped 0.3% in morning trading, while TE Connectivity shares gained 1.3%.

Honda first received a report in February 2019 about issues with audio and display flickering on its rearview-camera display. The Japan-based automaker observed a potential trend and extended the warranty to vehicles affected by the issue in January 2021.

The company decided earlier this month to conduct a safety recall, after receiving 273,870 warranty claims related to the issue.

Honda said it has received no reports of injuries or deaths related to the issue.

Hondaโ€™s stock has rallied 31.5% year to date, while the iShares MSCI Japan exchange-traded fund
MSCI,
-0.29%

has advanced 11.9% and the S&P 500
SPX,
-0.19%

has gained 13.1%.

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