Recall 16V-725
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2016 Honda Civic: Parking brake.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-725
- Reported
- October 11, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 350,083 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
The risk
If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
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 2016