Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The transmission control module is a computer that helps your car's automatic transmission work smoothly. In some 2014-2015 Civics and Fits, the computer settings might not be right, causing the transmission to wear out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission drive pulley shaft breaks, your car could lose power or the front wheels may lock up while driving. This could cause you to lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will update the transmission software for free, so your car's transmission works correctly. You should schedule this update as soon as you get the recall notice, which is expected to start October 30, 2015.
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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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