The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V770000·Announced 2020-12-10

Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Potential Drive Shaft Breakage

Honda is recalling specific 2007-2015 Acura and Honda models because improperly coated drive shafts may break, causing loss of power or vehicle roll-away.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (drive shaft) that can cause a sudden loss of drive power or vehicle roll-away, which the source text states can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2013 Honda Fit vehicles. The recall applies to vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold or registered in specific states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing. This makes the shafts more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, which can potentially cause the drive shaft to break. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle could roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle is exited, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect the drive shafts and replace either the left or right drive shaft if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed on February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA, HONDA ILX, CIVIC HYBRID, FIT, ILX HYBRID
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
248,358

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 (4)

  • ILX
  • CIVIC HYBRID
  • FIT
  • ILX HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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