2017 Detroit Auto Show Debuts: Chevy, Infiniti And Honda

The 2018 Chevy Traverse, the brand's three-row crossover, takes styling cues from its SUV sibling, the Tahoe.  

Infiniti's QX50 Concept drops the station wagon platform and now wears the same face or grille as the Q50, the brand's midsize car.

Infiniti's QX50 Concept drops the station wagon platform and now wears the same face or grille as the Q50, the brand's midsize car.

Honda's 2018 Odyssey took styling cues from the current generation Honda Pilot. The vehicle offers a new seating package and an all-new 10-speed transmission.

Honda Slated To Recall 887,000 Minivans For Fuel Pump Concerns

Honda will voluntarily recall 886,815 Odyssey minivans from the 2005-

2010 model-years in the United States to replace the fuel strainer, 

free of charge. Prolonged exposure to acidic chemicals, which are 

present in some car wash formulas and the general environment, along 

with high ambient temperatures, may cause the cover of the fuel 

strainer to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks in the material.

Cracks in the cover of the fuel strainer, which is located on the top of 

the fuel tank,could lead to a fuel smell being present or, in extreme 

cases, to leaking fuel, increasing the risk of fire. Honda is not aware of 

any crashes, injuries or fires related to this issue, which was discovered 

during warranty repairs.

Honda And Acura Recalling 374,000 Vehicles For Airbag Concerns

American Honda will recall approximately 318,000 Honda Odyssey vehicles from the 2003-2004 model years and approximately 56,000 Acura MDX vehicles from the 2003 model year in the U.S. to address potential malfunctions of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag system in these vehicles due to electrical interference. To prevent malfunction, an electrical noise filter will be installed adjacent to the SRS control unit, free of charge.

Honda has received a small but increasing number of complaints in recent months of inadvertent airbag deployment in these vehicles, which are equipped with SRS control units that contain computer chips similar to those used in airbag system control units installed in other manufacturers' vehicles that were recalled in the last year. No crashes have been reported to Honda related to this issue.

More New York Auto Show Debuts From Audi To Scion

The 2014 Odyssey Touring Elite will become the first minivan to have a built-in vacuum system.

The Hyundai Equus. the brand's flagship, receives a new suspension system, a redesigned grille, LED headlights and other luxury ammenities to compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7-Series.

The Dodge Durango receives a few updgrades along with LED headlights and taillights.

Honda Recalls 748,000 Vehicles for Airbag Concerns

Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 748,000 model-year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's-side airbag. Driver's-side airbags in these vehicles potentially were assembled without some of the rivets that secure the airbag's plastic cover. If the rivets are missing, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. No crashes or injuries have been reported related to this issue.

Honda is announcing this recall to encourage owners of all affected vehicles to take their vehicles to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Honda. Mailed notification to customers will begin in mid-Feb., 2013. In addition to contacting customers by mail, in mid-Feb., owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going to www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (800) 999-1009, and selecting option 4.

Acura And Honda Recalling 807,000 Vehicles For Rolling Concerns

American Honda will recall approximately 318,000 Honda Odyssey and 259,000 Honda Pilot vehicles from the 2003-2004 model years and roughly 230,000 Acura MDX vehicles from the 2003-2006 model years in the U.S. to address a potential malfunction of the ignition interlock feature of these vehicles. Honda has received several complaints about such malfunctions in these vehicles and is aware of a small number of related incidents, including two that allegedly resulted in minor injuries.

Honda Recalls 46,000 Minivans for Faulty Liftgate Hinges

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  Vehicle Make / Model:

  Model Year(s):

• HONDA / ODYSSEY
  2008-2009

• Manufacturer:

  HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

• Mfr's Report Date:

  FEB 16, 2012

• NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

  12V062000

• NHTSA Action Number:

  PE11034

• Component:

  STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

• Potential Number of Units Affected:

  45,747

• Summary:

  HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.

• Consequence:

  STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

• Remedy:

  HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

• Notes:

  HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS S22. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.