Recall 15V-574
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2014 to 2015 Honda Civic and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-574
- Reported
- September 15, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 143,676 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 2014 to 2015
- Honda Fit 2015