Large Recall NHTSA · 06V270000 Reported July 26, 2006

Owner's manual hotline information incorrect

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Equipment · 1,190,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V270000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,190,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 26, 2006

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 06V270000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V270000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V270000?

NHTSA recall 06V270000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 26, 2006. It addresses: Owner's manual hotline information incorrect. The recall affects approximately 1,190,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V270000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.