Your vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) software may need to be updated to prevent the hybrid system's electric motor from moving your vehicle unexpectedly when the engine stalls.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls and the vehicle moves unexpectedly, it could increase the risk of a crash or personal injury to people in the path of the moving vehicle.
Free Fix
Honda will notify you and update the ECU software for free at a dealership. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CR-Z PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 8, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 27, 2011. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM TO MOVE THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE SELECTED GEAR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE PERSONS IN THE PATH OF THE MOVING VEHICLE.
Original — Remedy
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECU SOFTWARE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is equipped with a faulty inflator that could cause a catastrophic failure. This inflator is responsible for deploying the airbag in the event of a crash to protect you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments hurtling towards you, which could result in serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Honda will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safe one, at no cost to you. Your dealer will complete the repair free of charge, so be sure to schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
The inflator in your airbag is a crucial part that helps deploy the airbag in a crash. Over time, some of these inflators in your vehicle could be affected by moisture, which could cause a critical failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the airbag deploys, the inflator could rupture and send sharp metal fragments into you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
