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VehicleSep 15, 2015143,676 affected

Honda recall: Power train

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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).

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V574000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 15, 2015
Owners notified
Nov 2, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
143,676
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 12, 2015 to May 12, 2014
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Maker's own recall number
JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.