Honda Recalls 2011 CR-Z Vehicles for Unexpected Movement Risk
Honda is recalling 2011 CR-Z vehicles with manual transmissions because a software defect may cause the car to move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where unexpected vehicle movement could cause injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Honda is recalling certain 2011 model year CR-Z passenger cars equipped with manual transmissions. These vehicles were manufactured between January 8, 2010, and June 27, 2011. The recall involves 5,626 vehicles.
The defect involves the engine control unit (ECU) software. If the engine stalls while the brake pedal is not pressed, the software may cause the hybrid system's electric motor to move the vehicle unexpectedly in the opposite direction of the selected gear. This unexpected movement could increase the risk of a crash or personal injury to people in the path of the moving vehicle.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2011. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA CR-Z
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 5,626
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CR-Z
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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