Vehicles recalled:
• 2013 to 2015 Honda Accord sedans equipped with a four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT)
• 2013 through 2015 Acura ILX and 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid sedans
• 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid sedans
• 2009 to 2014 Honda Fit hatchbacks
• 2007 and 2008 Honda Fit hatchbacks equipped with manual transmissions
The problem: During the assembly process, certain driveshafts may not have received a rustproof coating. As a result, they may rust and break after exposure to road salt.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace rusted driveshafts free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Honda and Acura will contact owners of affected vehicles via first-class mail starting in February 2021, using state registration records to determine if cars have been sold and/or registered in affected states. If owners don't receive a recall notice and think they should have, a Honda spokesperson told CR that they should contact the company directly.
If replacement parts aren't immediately available for the repair, owners will be contacted twice: once to inform them about the recall and a second time when the vehicle can be brought in for repair. Owners may also contact Honda at 888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign number: There are two separate recalls related to this problem. The 2013 through 2015 Honda Accord sedans are part of recall #20V769. The 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2014 Honda Fit vehicles are part of recall #20V770.
Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any recalls that need to be addressed.
If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly.
The Link LonkDecember 17, 2020 at 02:26AM
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