Honda Recalls 1m vehicles

[Nick R]

http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/05/autos/honda_recall/index.htm?source=cnn_bin


Um. How does this work exactly?
"Honda (HMC) is also recalling cars from its CR-Z compact hybrid line that are equipped with a manual transmission. A software bug could allow the motor, under some conditions, to rotate in the opposite direction from the transmission's gear -- allowing the car to, for example, roll backwards when the transmission is in forward gear. No injuries have been reported. Honda plans to fix the problem with a software upgrade. The recall affects 26,000 vehicles worldwide, including 5,626 cars in the United States."

 

[rationull]

That's weird. I'd guess it's related to the Stop-Start feature.

 

[sciphi]

I wonder if the Fit recall will extend to the US. Ours has had window problems since new. The seals let the windows move about freely. Considering the car was assembled in Japan for global consumption, it should be.

And given Honda's screwing up VTEC in the Fit's engine, that's not surprising somehow that they could make the same engine rotate backwards in a CR-Z.

 

[JHZR2]

honda quality? maybe its a feature?

 

[Hokiefyd]

I'm looking for some model year ranges...every article I've seen about this recall lists the number of units affected, but I haven't seen specific model years. There was a previous recall years ago for power window switch problems in the Fit. I wonder if this is an expansion of that previous recall.

 

[rjundi]

The recalls seem pretty minor.

 

[Hokiefyd]

It appears that the recall may be only for 2006 CR-Vs (and the aforementioned CR-Z).

This appears to be the same recall as posted earlier, but doesn't appear to be 1,000,000 units.

From: http://wot.motortrend.com/recall-honda-cr-v-window-switch-and-honda-cr-z-software-update-114913.html

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Honda is voluntarily recalling 2006 model year CR-V SUVs for potential power window master switch failure. Honda is also recalling 2011 model year CR-Z hybrid vehicles to update powertrain software.

The Problem:
On CR-V models, residue from interior cleaning products may accumulate on power window master switch’s electrical contacts. Over time the residue, combined with normal use, may cause the contacts to degrade, which may lead to an electrical fire.

Manual transmission-equipped CR-Zs are being recalled for a powertrain software update needed to prevent the electric motor from rotating in the opposite direction from the one selected in the transmission. If the vehicle doesn’t have their foot on the brake the car may slowly roll in an unexpected direction, which may lead to a crash. Honda says the potential problem may occur when the gasoline engine has stalled and the IMA battery is in a very low state of charge.

The Fix:
Honda is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles, and will notify owners in late September. Owners of affected vehicles should take them into an authorized dealer as soon as they get the notice.

Number of Vehicles Affected:
Honda says 80,111 CR-Vs from model year 2006 are being recalled to fix the power window switch and 5626 CR-Zs from model year 2011 are being recalled for a powertrain software update.

 

[VNTS]

notice how they always blame the end user, never admit it was a junk switch, but the cleaning products LOL

Bet most of the mommy yuppies who own CRV's never clean anything, never mind the interior. My two SIL have em and I wouldnt sit in them they are such piggeries.

 

[urchin]

Originally Posted By: VNTS
notice how they always blame the end user, never admit it was a junk switch, but the cleaning products LOL



All because of the lawyers. This society has become so pathetic the litigiousness is disgusting.

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Bet most of the mommy yuppies who own CRV's never clean anything, never mind the interior. My two SIL have em and I wouldnt sit in them they are such piggeries.


Yes indeed.

I just can't get over the disgusting slobbery that pervades our society these days, there is NO way you can tell me that even a "busy" yuppie, can't take a few minutes a week to clean out the worst [censored] from the car. Inexcusable behavior that is communicated to their already spoiled brats.