TSB: HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC, CIVIC HYBRID, DEL SOL, INSIGHT, PILOT (1995–2017)

Bulletin ABOM08092018901 — August 9, 2018

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDABOM08092018901
ManufacturerHONDA
ModelsACCORD, CIVIC, CIVIC HYBRID, DEL SOL, INSIGHT, PILOT
Model Years1995–2017
Date IssuedAugust 9, 2018
Date Added to NHTSASeptember 4, 2018
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Vehicles Affected27 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 - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously not

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
HONDA CIVIC 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA PILOT 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA INSIGHT 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA PILOT 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA INSIGHT 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA CIVIC 2000 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 1999 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 1998 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA ACCORD 1995 350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA DEL SOL 1995 350000 EQUIPMENT

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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 (ABOM08092018901) 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.