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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V509📅 Nov 7, 2005

2006 Honda Civic recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.

💥 The risk

If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal CAN come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V509000
Manufacturer recall #
P98
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
25,298
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 14, 2005
Built
Jun 6, 2005 – Oct 6, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Honda recall no. P98.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V509 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V509?

2006 Honda Civic. 25,298 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-999-1009.