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Recall of the 2006 Honda Civic

Make / Models / Years:
HONDA / CIVIC / 2006
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer’s Report Number : Q01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V572000
Mfg's Report Date : DEC 22, 2005
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected :12756

Summary: On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ODS) contains a faulty electronic component. As a result, the ODS will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger air bag deployment when the weight of an infant or small child is detected in the front passenger seat.

Consequence: In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.

Recall of the 2006 Honda Civic

Make / Models / Years:
Honda / Civic / 2006
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer’s Report Number : P98
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V509000
Mfg's Report Date : NOV 02, 2005
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 25298

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.

Consequence: If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly. The recall is expected to begin on November 16, 2005. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.