Is the 2006 HONDA Civic safe to drive?

The 2006 HONDA Civic has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL recall for the 2006 HONDA Civic? (Campaign #05V509000)

Your vehicle's accelerator pedal wasn't installed correctly and may come loose. If the pedal becomes loose, it can get stuck, increasing the risk of a crash. You should visit your dealership for a free fix - they'll either reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly, and it's completely free!

Campaign 05V509000

Under Review Plain English 2005-11-03

What This Recall Means

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

What Happened

Your vehicle's accelerator pedal wasn't installed correctly and may come loose.

Risk if Unfixed

If the pedal becomes loose, it can get stuck, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should visit your dealership for a free fix - they'll either reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly, and it's completely free!

Affected Vehicles

2006 HONDA Civic

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V509000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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