recall information
Recall number
REC-000572
PRA number
2011/12402
Campaign number
5JC
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Honda
Model
Civic Hybrid
Year range
2005 - 2006
Affected units
816
What are the defects?
A rectifier diode used in the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during manufacture which could lead to an internal short circuit during customer usage.
What are the hazards?
The short circuit could blow the main fuse causing the engine to stall and not restart.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Honda Dealership to have the DC-DC converter replaced with an improved component.
Owners are advised to contact their authorised Honda Dealership to have the DC-DC converter replaced with an improved component.
Supplier details
Honda Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
