Passenger car
Passenger car was recalled on 24 November 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0754/06. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit can, in some cases, switch to fail safe mode while driving due to detection of abnormal current within the EPS control unit.
| Alert Number | 0754/06 |
| Brand | Honda |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | CIVIC 4 door, CIVIC 5 door |
| Published | 24 November 2006 |
Risk Description
The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit can, in some cases, switch to fail safe mode while driving due to detection of abnormal current within the EPS control unit. If this occurs, there will be a sudden loss of power assistance and the driver will notice that the steering becomes very heavy without warning. The sudden loss of power assistance could lead to an accident and injury.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit in Honda carsDescription: The recall concerns the following vehicles: 2006 Civic 5 Door (SHHFK1***6U000101~SHHFK1***6U003998; SHHFK2***6U000101 ~ SHHFK2***6U009998; SHHFK3***6U000101~ SHHFK3***6U009351) manufactured between 13 September 2005 and 22 February 2006 and 2006 Civic 4 Door (JHMFD1***6S200022~ JHMFD1***6S205130; JHMFD3***6S200009 ~ JHMFD3***6S200874) manufactured between 1 September 2005 and 26 January 2006.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.