Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | 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 | NHTSA Recall #15V574000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V574000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting 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 Includes 143,676 affected units, Transmission Software may Result in Pulley Damage, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V574000
Report Received Date: 2015-09-15T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission software may result in pulley damage
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 143,676

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.79

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NHTSA ID: 15V574000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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