NHTSA Recall # | 122546 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V725000 |
MFG Compaign # | KC6 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | PARKING BRAKE |
Date of notification | 08/11/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/03/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/10/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/10/16 |
Report created | 11/10/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 350083 |
Defect summary | Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 honda civic two door and four door 1. 5l turbo and 2. 0l vehicles. The electric parking brake (epb) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off. |
Consequence summary | If the epb is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the epb to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2016. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is kc6. |
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). |