Recalls for your 2006 Honda Civic

Recalls for 2006 Honda Civic

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DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-07-17
Description
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.  Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during july 2006.  Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

Notes
This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL


Posted on: 2006-07-26
Description
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Consequence
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Corrective Action
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the reporting safety defects section of the owner's manual.  The recall began on august 2, 2006.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR


Posted on: 2006-08-31
Description
On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels do not properly adhere to the body of the car due to improper window opening preparation.

Consequence
The rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels may become loose, rattle or lift from the window opening or separate from the window while driving increasing the safety hazard to traffic.

Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the vehicle by removing the glass, properly preparing the window opening, and reinstalling the glass.  The recall began on august 25, 2006.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes
Honda recall no.  Q22.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL


Posted on: 2005-11-07
Description
Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.

Consequence
If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly free of charge.  The recall began on november 14, 2005.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes
Honda recall no.  P98.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2005-12-29
Description
On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ods) contains a faulty electronic component.  As a result, the ods will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger air bag deployment when the weight of an infant or small child is detected in the front passenger seat.

Consequence
In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ods unit, free of charge.  The recall began on january 16, 2006.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes
Honda recall no.  Q01.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2006-03-14
Description
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles.  Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge.  The recall began may 9, 2006.  Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2007-11-02
Description
On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.  

Consequence
This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back.  An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007.  When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes
Honda recall no.  Q63.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 2007-09-05
Description
On certain sedan and hybrid (cng) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease.  Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail.  

Consequence
Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear.  In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission).

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover overthe switch free of charge.  The recall began on october 2, 2007.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.  

Notes
Honda recall no.  Q58.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR


Posted on: 2007-09-05
Description
On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an o-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing.  If assembled improperly, the o-ring may not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent.  If the driver continues to drive with this condition it is possible for the wheel bearing to become loose, which could cause the bearing to fail.

Consequence
This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear abs sensors and wheel bearings for damaged parts and replace them free of charge.  The recall began on september 25, 2007.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes
Honda recall no.  Q56.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2016-05-24
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 acura tsx, 2011 tsx wagon, 2010-2011 acura zdx, 2008-2011 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid, and civic gx, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2010-2011 fcx clarity and insight, and 2009-2011 fit, and pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s.  Virgin islands, or zone a.  Additionally, unless already included in zone a above, honda is recalling certain model year 2008 honda accord, 2006-2008 civic, civic hybrid and civic gx, and 2007-2008 cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b.  Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either zones a or b are not subject to this safety recall.  These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge.  Remedy parts are expected to be available in late summer/fall 2016.  Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning june 27, 2016.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's numbers for this recall is ka4, ka5, ka6, and ka7.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2017-01-13
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 acura tsx, 2011-2012 acura tsx wagon, 2010-2012 acura zdx, 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2012 honda accord crosstour and honda insight, 2009-2012 honda fit, 2009-2012 pilot, 2007-2011 honda cr-v, 2012 honda fcx clarity and 2006-2011 honda civic, civic hybrid, civic ngv vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s.  Virgin islands, or zone a.  Additionally, if not included in zone a above, honda is recalling certain 2009 acura tsx, honda fit and pilot, 2008-2009 honda accord, 2006-2009 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, and 2007-2009 honda cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or zone b.  Additionally, if not included in zone b above, honda is recalling certain 2008 honda accord, 2006-2008 honda civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv and 2007-2008 honda cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming.  These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge.  The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's numbers for this recall are ke1 and ke2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2017-09-06
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 accord, 2010-2012 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2012 fit and pilot, 2010-2012 insight, and 2009-2012 acura tsx vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators.  One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.  The recall began october 30, 2017.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's numbers for this recall are o07, y0a, n06, g05, m04, y01, and o09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2017-09-06
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 accord, 2010-2012 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2012 fit and pilot, 2010-2012 insight, and 2009-2012 acura tsx vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators.  One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.  The recall began october 30, 2017.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's numbers for this recall are o07, y0a, n06, g05, m04, y01, and o09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2017-09-06
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 accord, 2010-2012 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2012 fit and pilot, 2010-2012 insight, and 2009-2012 acura tsx vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators.  One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.  The recall began october 30, 2017.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's numbers for this recall are o07, y0a, n06, g05, m04, y01, and o09.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #15 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2019-05-17
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 acura tsx, 2011-2013 tsx sport wagon, and 2010-2012 zdx and 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, 2012-2014 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2010-2013 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles.  The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.  The recall began july 5, 2019.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's numbers for this recall are m4o, p4r, t4q, and w4p.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #16 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2019-07-01
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 acura tsx, 2011-2014 tsx sport wagon, 2010-2013 zdx, 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic and civic hybrid, 2008-2010 civic gx ngv, 2012-2015 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2014 fit ev, 2010-2014 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles.  The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.  The recall began august 12, 2019.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's numbers for this recall are f5f and q5e.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.