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NHTSA ID Number: 10180650

Manufacturer Communication Number: ONL6HP09232020

TSB/Document Date: 2020-10-03


Summary

Owner Notification Letter - On 2018 Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite trim levels, the Display Audio and rearview camera stay off during a quick ignition cycle. To correct this, an audio software update is available. Honda strongly recommends updating your vehicle as soon as possible.


This notice applies to your vehicle: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
September 2020
Product Update: 2018 Odyssey Front Control Box OTA Software Update
Dear FIRSTNAME LASTNAME,
What is the reason for this Product Update?
On 2018 Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite trim levels, the Display Audio and rearview camera stay off during a
quick ignition cycle. To correct this, an audio software update is available. Honda strongly recommends updating your
vehicle as soon as possible.
What should you do?
Your vehicle is equipped with an Over the Air (OTA) update feature that lets you receive updates wirelessly, such as the
one we have available to fix this issue. If you prefer, OTA lets you download these updates on your own, without the need
for a dealer visit.
There are two methods to update your vehicle depending on its trim level.
EX, EX-L
A home or public Wi-Fi network is required to do the update.
Touring and Elite
These vehicles have a built-in telematics control unit (TCU), which is also known as an embedded in-vehicle cellular
connection. The TCU lets the vehicle connect and communicate with HondaeBay logo’s network to receive software updates.
Just like your personal cell phone, the vehicle’s TCU connection can be limited due to cellular coverage. If for any
reason you are not able to connect to Honda’s network using the TCU, you can update using your home Wi-Fi
network or a public one. Your personal cell phone is not used for software updates.
For more information and an overview of the update process, do either of the following:

Visit https://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/ , select the year and model of your vehicle, select System
Updates from the How-to Guides menu, and choose either the available video or PDF instructions.
Refer to the software update instructions included with this letter.

Your vehicle’s software will be updated for free regardless of the method you select.
What will Honda do?
If you do not have access to Wi-Fi, are not comfortable performing the update yourself, and/or are having problems
completing the update please call any authorized Honda dealer for an appointment. The dealer will update your vehicle
for free. Please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer for at least half a day to allow them flexibility in scheduling.
Lessor Information
Please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee.
What to do if you feel this notice is in error
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee of a 2018 Odyssey with trim levels EX, EX-L, Touring, or Elite,
involved in this product update. If this is not the case, or the name/address information is not correct, please fill out and
return the enclosed, postage-paid Information Change Card. We will then update our records.
If you have questions
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with locating a Honda dealer, please call American
Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. You can also visit AskDave.honda.com to use our
24/7 virtual agent, or locate a dealer online at Hondacars.com. If you are a customer in a U.S territory, please contact
your local distributor/dealer.
We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may cause you. Sincerely,
American HondaeBay logo Motor Co., Inc.

Campaign #B7Z/ Service Bulletin #20-059

Esta notificación aplica a su vehículo: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Septiembre del 2020
Actualización de producto: Actualización del programa usando la función en el aire “Over the Air” (OTA) de la caja de control
delantera de la Odyssey 2018
Estimado FIRSTNAME LASTNAME,
¿Cuál es el motivo de esta actualización de producto?
En los vehículos Odyssey 2018 con los niveles de equipamiento EX, EX-L, Touring y Elite, la unidad del sistema de audio en
pantalla y la cámara para ver hacia atrás se quedan apagadas durante un ciclo de ignición rápido. Para corregir esto, está
disponible la actualización del programa de audio. Honda recomienda encarecidamente que actualice su vehículo tan pronto
como sea posible.
¿Qué debe hacer?
Su vehículo está equipado con una función de actualización en el aire “Over the Air” (OTA) que le permite recibir actualizaciones
de manera inalámbrica, como la que tenemos disponible para resolver este problema. Si lo prefiere, OTA le permite descargar
estas actualizaciones por su cuenta, sin necesidad de ir al concesionario.
Existen dos métodos para actualizar su vehículo dependiendo del nivel de equipamiento.
EX, EX-L
Se requiere una red Wi-Fi pública o una red Wi-Fi en el hogar para realizar la actualización.
Touring y Elite
Estos vehículos tienen una unidad de control de componentes telemáticos (TCU) integrada, que se conoce también como
una conexión celular integrada en el vehículo. La TCU permite que el vehículo se conecte y comunique con la red de HondaeBay logo
para recibir actualizaciones del programa. Tal como su teléfono celular personal, la conexión de TCU de su vehículo puede
estar limitada a la cobertura de su celular. Si por alguna razón no puede conectarse a la red de Honda utilizando la TCU,
puede actualizarla con la red Wi-Fi de su hogar o con la red Wi-Fi pública. Para las actualizaciones del programa no se utiliza
su teléfono celular personal.
Para más información y una descripción general del proceso de actualización, realice cualquiera de los siguientes:


Visite https://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/ , seleccione el año y el modelo de su vehículo, seleccione
“System Updates” (Actualizaciones del sistema) del menú “How-to Guides” (Guías sobre Cómo hacer), y elija
cualquiera de los dos videos disponibles o las instrucciones en el PDF.
Consulte las instrucciones de la actualización del programa anexas a esta carta.

El programa del vehículo se actualizará de forma gratuita sin importar el método que usted seleccione.
¿Qué hará Honda?
Si no tiene acceso a Wi-Fi, no se siente cómodo realizando la actualización usted mismo, y/o tienes problemas completando la
actualización, por favor llame a cualquier concesionario HondaeBay logo autorizado para una cita. El concesionario actualizará el vehículo de
forma gratuita. Por favor haga planes para dejar su vehículo en el concesionario por lo menos medio día, para permitir flexibilidad
en la programación de la cita.
Información para el arrendador
Por favor envié una copia de esta notificación al arrendatario.
Qué debe hacer si considera que esta notificación es errónea
Nuestros registros muestran que usted es el propietario o arrendatario actual de un vehículo Odyssey 2018 con los niveles de
equipamiento EX, EX-L, Touring o Elite, el cual forma parte de esta actualización de producto. Si no es el caso, o si la
información de nombre/dirección no está correcta, por favor llene y devuelva la Tarjeta de Cambio de Información anexa prepagada. Con esto actualizaremos nuestros registros.
Si tiene preguntas
Si tiene preguntas acerca de esta notificación o si necesita asistencia para ponerse en contacto con un concesionario Honda,
por favor comuníquese con el Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American HondaeBay logo al 1-888-234-2138. Usted también
puede ubicar un concesionario en línea en Hondacars.com. Si usted es un cliente en un territorio de Estados Unidos, por favor
comuníquese con su concesionario/distribuidor local.
Le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esta campaña pudiera causarle.

Atentamente,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Campaña #B7Z / Boletín de servicio #20-059

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