Date: 26.07.2006
Component: Equipment > Other > Owners/service/other Manual
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
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.
Consequencs:
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Notes:
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.
Date: 08.02.2007
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, certain parts of the integrated motor assist (ima) system are located under a metal cover behind the rear seat-back. over time the weight of rear seat passengers may cause the metal cover to come into contact with a rubber cap covering an electrical terminal. the rubber cap may get pinched, exposing the electrical terminal.
Consequencs:
The terminal may come into contact with the metal cover, which can result in an electrical short that may blow the ima fuse. a blown fuse will cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will install a plastic cover attached to a metal bracket over the rubber cap. the recall began on february 26, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 02.03.2011
Component: Electrical System
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 honda civic hybrid vehicles. there is a potential for the voltage converter that relays power from the integrated motor assist (ima) system to the vehicle's electrical components to fail.
Consequencs:
This failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the voltage converter free of charge. the safety recall began on march 25, 2011. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 a select option 4.
Date: 02.03.2011
Component: Electrical System
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 honda civic hybrid vehicles. there is a potential for the voltage converter that relays power from the integrated motor assist (ima) system to the vehicle's electrical components to fail.
Consequencs:
This failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the voltage converter free of charge. the safety recall began on march 25, 2011. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 a select option 4.
