4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2016-02-09
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 civic vehicles manufactured september 22, 2015, to february 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0l engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
Consequence
If a circlip is missing or incorrectly installed, the piston wrist pin may not be secure and may drift and damage the engine cylinder causing the engine to seize, and increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning march 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is jx9.
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 #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2016-07-11
Description
American honda motor co. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 civic 2-door vehicles manufactured february 23, 2016, through may 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged led side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment.
Consequence
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in august 2016. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is kb8.
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 #3 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2016-10-11
Description
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
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 is expected to begin november 8, 2016. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is kc6.
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 #4 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2016-10-11
Description
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
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.
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.