Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's parking brake may not work properly if you turn off the engine immediately after applying it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake doesn't work, your vehicle could roll away and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will update your vehicle's software for free, so your parking brake will work as it should, even if you turn off the engine right away.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
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