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Honda Civic Recall 16V074: Engine may seize from a missing or misinstalled piston pin clip

NHTSA campaign 16V074, reported February 9, 2016, 42,129 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 Civics built between September 2015 and February 2016 with 2.0-liter engines may have piston assemblies made without a wrist pin circlip, or with one installed incorrectly. Without a properly secured clip, the piston wrist pin can drift and damage the cylinder, which can cause the engine to seize and raises the risk of a crash or fire.

Honda will repair affected vehicles free of charge. Dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and any damaged engine parts as needed. Parts are expected in summer 2016, and owners were first sent an interim notice starting March 31, 2016, with a second notice to follow once parts are available. You can reach Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V074Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
Risk
If a circlip is missing or incorrectly installed, the piston wrist pin may not be secure and may drift and damage the engine cylinder causing the engine to seize, and increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Honda Civic2016