NHTSA Recall 11V106000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V106000; Date: Mar. 2, 2011
This failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid; 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 36,656
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Honda civic hybrid vehicles. There is a potential for the voltage converter that relays power from the integrated motor assist (ima) system to the vehicle's electrical components to fail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the voltage converter free of charge. The safety recall began on March 25, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 a select option 4.
Recall Notes:
Honda's safety recall no. R69. 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 2011
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