2016 Honda Civic — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published February 9, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 9, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V074000, published February 9, 2016. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2016 Honda Civic — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- CIVIC
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2016 HONDA CIVIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Honda Civic — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V074000 on February 9, 2016. Reported hazard: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: CIVIC.