Defect Description For Recall
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Is Recalling Certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, And 2007-2008 Honda Fit Vehicles With A Manual Transmission And 2009-2014 Honda Fit Vehicles Originally Sold, Or Ever Registered, In ConneCTIcut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, And Wisconsin. The Drive Shafts’ ProteCTIve Coating May Not Have Been Applied Properly During Manufacturing, Making It More Susceptible To Damage From Road Salt, Or Other Contaminants, And Potentially Cause It To Break.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
ILX
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
20V770000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
A Broken Drive Shaft May Cause A Sudden Loss Of Drive Power. The Vehicle Could Also Roll Away If The Parking Brake Has Not Been Applied Before The Vehicle Has Been Exited. Either Condition Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.
Fix Defect
Honda Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Drive Shafts, Replacing Either The Left Or Right Drive Shaft, If Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin February 1, 2021. Owners May Contact Honda Customer Service At 1-888-234-2138. Honda’S Numbers For This Recall Are E9B And A9A.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
210000
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20201210
Make Campaign Number
E9B, A9A