NHTSA Recall 11V458000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V458000; Date: Sep. 7, 2011
Unexpected vehicle movement could increase the risk of a crash or personal injury to the persons in the path of the moving vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Honda Cr-z
Component: Power Train
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 5,626
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 2011
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