NHTSA Recall 11V395000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V395000; Date: Aug. 4, 2011
This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. Engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Honda Accord; 2006 Honda Accord; 2007 Honda Accord; 2008 Honda Accord; 2009 Honda Accord; 2010 Honda Accord; 2007 Honda CR-V; 2008 Honda CR-V; 2009 Honda CR-V; 2010 Honda CR-V; 2005 Honda Element; 2006 Honda Element; 2007 Honda Element; 2008 Honda Element
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 1,512,107
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from July 1, 2004, through September 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is r89. 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: Aug 27, 2011
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