Over 1.4 million Honda automobiles are recalled already over a shift interlock problem. Today, a new Honda recall was announced for the same problem. 2003 Accords, 2003 Civics, and a few Honda Elements are integrated in this recall.
The Honda recall shift interlock problem
The shift interlock system is the basis of this 2010 Honda recall. The shift interlock is the system that prevents the key from being removed if the shifter is not in park. If this system malfunctions, the vehicle can roll away. So far, 17 accidents have been attributed to this problem. These troubles tend to happen when the key is removed before the shifter is in park. When the automobiles are left like this, they can roll and cause an accident.
NHTSA investigation causes the Honda recall
The shift interlock problem caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into Honda. In late 2009, the NHTSA upgraded their investigation from “recall query” to “engineering analysis” – a more serious rating. The NHTSA is also evaluating the “timeliness” of Honda recalls. You will find possible civil fines for Honda within the works if they are found to have not responded to recall-worthy problems “promptly, truthfully, and completely”. The NHTSA is also investigating a 2009 event where Honda “expanded” a recall associated with “unusual” air bag deployments on 443,900 cars.
2010 Honda recall vehicles
The complete notification of Honda automobile owners will start in September 2010. This recall will consist of 384,000 Honda Accords, Honda Civics, and Honda Elements. Previous recalls for the very same issue have covered the 1998-2002 Accord, 1999 Odyssey, 1999-2000 Acura TL, 1997-99 Acura CL and 1997-2001 Prelude. Owners of the affected cars are asked to take their autos to a Honda dealer as soon as they receive notification that their car is involved within the Honda recall. Owners are asked to call 1-800-999-1009 or visit recalls.honda.com to get more info about the recall.
