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NHTSARecalled Mar 2, 2011 · #11V106000

DC-DC CONVERTER DIODE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER THAT RELAYS POWER FROM THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF, THE ENGINE TO STALL, AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
  • DC-DC CONVERTER DIODE
  • 2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2007 HONDA
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009 A SELECT OPTION 4.

View the official CPSC notice