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Recall 11V-458

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2011 Honda CR-Z: Power train.

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-458
Reported
September 7, 2011
Vehicles affected
5,626 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 cr-z passenger cars with manual transmissions, manufactured from january 8, 2010, through june 27, 2011. Should the engine stall while the brake pedal is not pressed, there is a possibility that the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the electric motor of the hybrid system to move the vehicle unexpectedly in the opposite direction of the selected gear.

The risk

Unexpected vehicle movement could increase the risk of a crash or personal injury to the persons in the path of the moving vehicle.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 26, 2011. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Honda's recall campaign number is r94.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles