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The Honda 2014 Odyssey minivan is displayed during the New York International Auto Show in New York, March 28, 2013.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a potential braking issue with Honda Motor Co's (7267.T) Honda Odyssey minivans that could cause them to brake without the driver touching the brake pedal.
Earlier this week, the vehicle safety arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation said it was opening an investigation of the issue, which could affect nearly 344,000 vans from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
According to a report on the administration's website, the agency has received 22 complaints alleging incidents of unexpected braking, including some complaints in which the car suddenly brakes by itself while the driver is accelerating, causing the car speed to quickly fall by as much as 30 miles per hour.
Read more http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/29/us-honda-brake-probe-idUSBRE95S0FP20130629
