Recall 11V458000: 2011 Honda CR-Z
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 7, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 5,626
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement could increase the risk of a crash or personal injury to the persons in the path of the moving vehicle.
The fix
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.
Notes
Honda's recall campaign number is r94.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Honda CR-Z
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V458000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R94
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Owner letters
- Sep 26, 2011
- Components
- Power train (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology