REC-000572

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2005–2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Honda Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 9 March 2011

Defect

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.

Hazard

The short circuit could blow the main fuse causing the engine to stall and not restart.

Remedy

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.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Honda Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000572

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