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NHTSARecalled Sep 15, 2015 · #15V574000

Transmission Software may Result in Pulley Damage

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Transmission Software may Result in Pulley Damage
  • 2014-2015 Civic
  • 2015 Fit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2015 Civic, 2015 Fit
UPCs

What you should do

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).

View the official CPSC notice