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NHTSA recall 11V395000

Power Train · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

August 4, 2011report date
1,512,107units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.

Why it matters: This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. Engine…

The fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Honda Accord, 2006 Honda Accord, 2007 Honda Accord, 2008 Honda Accord, 2009 Honda Accord, 2010 Honda Accord, 2007 Honda Cr-V, 2008 Honda Cr-V, 2009 Honda Cr-V, 2010 Honda Cr-V, 2005 Honda Element, 2006 Honda Element, 2007 Honda Element, 2008 Honda Element.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V395000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.