NHTSA Recall # | 113818 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V574000 |
MFG Compaign # | JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
Date of notification | 02/11/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/01/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/11/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/09/15 |
Report created | 15/09/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 143676 |
Defect summary | Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 civic vehicles manufactured january 16, 2014, to november 6, 2014 and 2015 fit vehicles manufactured march 12, 2014, to may 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft. |
Consequence summary | If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin october 30, 2015. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ju2 (civic) and ju3(fit). |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |