TSB: HONDA ACCORD, CR-V (2014–2016)

Bulletin A-PAS-02192016-9 — February 19, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDA-PAS-02192016-9
ManufacturerHONDA
ModelsACCORD, CR-V
Model Years2014–2016
Date IssuedFebruary 19, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAMay 17, 2017
ComponentSUSPENSION
Vehicles Affected20 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2016 ACCORDS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS POPPING, SQUEAKING, CLUNKING, OR CREAKING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
HONDA ACCORD 2016 020000 SUSPENSION
HONDA ACCORD 2016 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
HONDA ACCORD 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HONDA ACCORD 2016 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
HONDA CR-V 2016 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
HONDA CR-V 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HONDA CR-V 2016 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
HONDA ACCORD 2015 020000 SUSPENSION
HONDA ACCORD 2015 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
HONDA ACCORD 2015 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HONDA ACCORD 2015 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
HONDA CR-V 2015 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HONDA CR-V 2015 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
HONDA CR-V 2015 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
HONDA ACCORD 2014 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
HONDA ACCORD 2014 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
HONDA ACCORD 2014 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HONDA CR-V 2014 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
HONDA CR-V 2014 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
HONDA CR-V 2014 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized HONDA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (A-PAS-02192016-9) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.