Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The transmission control module is like a computer that tells your automatic transmission what to do. In some 2014-2015 Civic and Fit models, this computer might have a software glitch that could damage a critical part called the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission drive pulley shaft breaks, your vehicle may lose power or the front wheels could lock up while driving, making it harder to control the car and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealership will update the software in your transmission control module to fix the issue, and you won't pay a thing. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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