NHTSA recall 15V-574 (15V574000)
power train recall reported September 15, 2015 - about 143,676 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V574000
- Also written as
- 15V-574
- Manufacturer number
- JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit
- Reported
- September 15, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~143,676
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Why it is dangerous
If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-574 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.