NHTSA recall 05V-509 (05V509000)

vehicle speed control recall reported November 3, 2005 - about 25,298 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V509000
Also written as: 05V-509
Manufacturer number: P98
Reported: November 3, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~25,298
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PEDAL WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME LOOSE AT THE FLOOR MOUNTING.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE PEDAL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE PEDAL STOPPER CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RESET THE PEDAL OR REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-509 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Civic - 2006

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