Odyssey V6-3.5L (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08-031
Date: 080521
Campaign - Paint Warranty Extension
08-031
May 21, 2008
Applies To:
2003-05 Odyssey w/Midnight Blue Pearl Paint - ALL VINs Beginning with 5FN
Warranty Extension: Paint Peeling on Dark Blue 2003-05 Odysseys
BACKGROUND
American Honda is extending the warranty for Alabama-produced 2003-05 Odysseys with dark blue (midnight blue pearl, B-518P) paint. On potentially
affected vehicles, the exterior paint may peel off the horizontal (flat) surfaces and in recessed areas around the glass or the sliding doors. Because of this
possible problem, the following areas of exterior paint are now covered for 7 years, with no mileage limit:
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Roof (including under the top edge of the tailgate, under the top edge of the sliding glass doors, and the top panel of the sliding doors)
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Hood
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Top half of the quarter panels
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Top half of the fenders
NOTE:
All other painted areas are covered by the normal warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Notifications will begin mailing to customers the week of May 26, 2008. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by doing a VIN status inquiry and by making sure the customer has a notification letter.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you find paint peeling or flaking in any of the areas listed above, repaint all of the areas listed above.