NHTSA recall 16V-725 (16V725000)
parking brake recall reported October 11, 2016 - about 350,083 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V725000
- Also written as
- 16V-725
- Manufacturer number
- KC6
- Reported
- October 11, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~350,083
- Component
- parking brake
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Why it is dangerous
If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-725 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.