NHTSA Campaign 16V725000
PARKING BRAKE
Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Oct 11, 2016 · 350,083 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Consequence
If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CIVIC | 2016 | 350,083 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V725000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.