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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 vehicles, the electric parking brake may not engage if it is applied immediately after the ignition is turned off. This means the vehicle may not hold in place as expected once parked.
If the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, which raises the risk of a crash. Be careful when parking, and confirm the parking brake has engaged before leaving the vehicle.
The remedy is free. Dealers will update the vehicle's software so the electric parking brake can engage immediately after the ignition is turned off. Check your VIN for open recalls, and contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with recall number KC6 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Civic | 2016 |
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