Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle has a software issue with the transmission control module that could cause damage to a small gear inside the transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If this gear breaks, your car might lose power or even lock up the front wheels while driving, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will fix this for free by updating the software on your transmission. You'll get a notification, and a dealer will do the fix at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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).
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