NHTSA Recall 07V034000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V034000; Date: Feb. 8, 2007
The terminal may come into contact with the metal cover, which can result in an electrical short that may blow the ima fuse. A blown fuse will cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 31,123
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, certain parts of the integrated motor assist (ima) system are located under a metal cover behind the rear seat-back. Over time the weight of rear seat passengers may cause the metal cover to come into contact with a rubber cap covering an electrical terminal. The rubber cap may get pinched, exposing the electrical terminal.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a plastic cover attached to a metal bracket over the rubber cap. The recall began on February 26, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Honda recall no. Q35. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 26, 2007
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