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HONDA Recall Check

Checking HONDA Recall Notices When Buying a Used HONDA Car

Purchasing a used HONDA car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by HONDA to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.

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Why Check for Recalls?

Manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects or issues that may compromise the safety of a vehicle. These defects can range from faulty airbags and brakes to electrical system malfunctions. When you purchase a used HONDA car, it may have one or more such unresolved issues that the previous owner didn't address. Ensuring that any recall work has been completed not only safeguards you and your passengers but also adds to the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.

Steps to Check for Recall Notices

Checking for recall notices might seem like a daunting task, but it is fairly straightforward. Here are some simple steps you can follow:

Obtain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a unique 17-character serial number that can usually be found on the driver’s side dashboard or inside the driver’s side door. It can also be found in the vehicle's registration and insurance documents.
Enter the VIN: Enter your VIN number here to carry out a free recall check. The results will provide details on the specific issues and whether they have been resolved.
Search by Make & Manufacturer: Select the Vehicle Type, Manufacturer, and model to carry out a vehicle recall check here.
Contact the Manufacturer or Local Dealer: If you find any outstanding recalls, contact the vehicle manufacturer or your local dealer to get them resolved. Most recall work is done free of charge.

Additional Tips

Ask for Maintenance Records: Request maintenance and repair records from the seller, which may indicate if recall work has already been done.
Use Our Services: There are several services available online that compile vehicle history reports, including recall information. Though there will be a small fee if you want the complete history, it can be well worth the peace of mind.
Stay Updated: Sign up for email alerts from the manufacturer to receive notifications of any future recalls.

Conclusion

Ensuring that a used car is free from any unresolved recall notices is a key step in the car-buying process. It's a simple yet essential practice that can help you avoid potential safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. By taking the time to check, you'll contribute to a safer driving experience for yourself and others on the road.

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We have HONDA recalls for the models below.

Accord

Accord Tourer

Acura

Acura MDX

City

Civic

Civic and Civic Tourer

Civic and Jazz.

Civic and Odyssey

Civic and Stream

Civic Hybrid

Civic TYPE R

Civic, CR

CR-V

CR-V & Jazz

CR-V and RIDGELINE

Crosstar (GR6)

CRV

CRV Hybrid

Element

Elysion

Fit

FR-V

HR-V

HRV

Insight

Integra

Jazz

Jazz (GR3)

Jazz & Stream

Jazz and Civic

Jazz and Insight

Jazz and Stream

Jazz Hybrid

Legend

Logo

MDX

NSX.

Odyssey

Passport

Pilot

Ridgeline

S2000/FR

Shuttle

Step Wagon

Stream

TSX

V and HR

Various models

12/08/2016 - Honda
Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Legend, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The inflator's propellant may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In case of an accident with airbag deployment, the inflator may burst and metal fragments may be expelled and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Affected Models: 2003-2008 Honda Accord2003-2008 Honda Civic- 2005-2008 Honda CR-V- 2003-2005 Honda Element- 2007-2008 Honda Legend- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey- 2004-2008 Honda Pilot.....

Recall Code:

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12/08/2016 - Honda
Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Legend, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

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Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Affected Models: 2003-2008 Honda Accord2003-2008 Honda Civic- 2005-2008 Honda CR-V- 2003-2005 Honda Element- 2007-2008 Honda Legend- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey- 2004-2008 Honda Pilot.....

Recall Code:

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12/08/2016 - Honda
Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Legend, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

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Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Affected Models: 2003-2008 Honda Accord2003-2008 Honda Civic- 2005-2008 Honda CR-V- 2003-2005 Honda Element- 2007-2008 Honda Legend- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey- 2004-2008 Honda Pilot.....

Recall Code:

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12/08/2016 - Honda
Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Legend, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Affected Models: 2003-2008 Honda Accord2003-2008 Honda Civic- 2005-2008 Honda CR-V- 2003-2005 Honda Element- 2007-2008 Honda Legend- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey- 2004-2008 Honda Pilot.....

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

12/08/2016 - Honda
Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Legend, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

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Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Affected Models: 2003-2008 Honda Accord2003-2008 Honda Civic- 2005-2008 Honda CR-V- 2003-2005 Honda Element- 2007-2008 Honda Legend- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey- 2004-2008 Honda Pilot.....

Recall Code:

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12/08/2016 - Honda
Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Legend, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Affected Models: 2003-2008 Honda Accord2003-2008 Honda Civic- 2005-2008 Honda CR-V- 2003-2005 Honda Element- 2007-2008 Honda Legend- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey- 2004-2008 Honda Pilot.....

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

12/08/2016 - Honda
Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Legend, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Affected Models: 2003-2008 Honda Accord2003-2008 Honda Civic- 2005-2008 Honda CR-V- 2003-2005 Honda Element- 2007-2008 Honda Legend- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey- 2004-2008 Honda Pilot.....

Recall Code:

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12/08/2016 - Honda
CBR300RA

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The silver plating of the connecting rod bearing retainer could corrode due to improper machining of the crankpin hole. Over time this could cause the engine to stop or stall without warning and to fail to re-start. This could place the rider in a dangerous situation where injuries could occur.

Model Numbers:

2015 and 2016 model years

Production Dates:

Specific vehicles built between 23/05/2014 and 02/04/2016

Recall Code:

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12/08/2016 - Honda
Civic and Civic Tourer

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Check This Car for the following recall:

One of the valves in the vehicle stability assist / anti-lock braking modulator may be kept open as a result of a small piece of valve material remaining in the valve during the manufacturing of the modulator. If the valve does not operate correctly, the anti-lock braking will not operate correctly resulting in possible wheel lock under anti-lock brake operation. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Specific vehicles built between 29/02/2016 and 31/03/2016

Recall Code:

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05/08/2016 - Honda
Civic

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The plastic filter of the vehicle stability assist (VSA) /anti-lock braking modulator may be misaligned and a small piece of broken filter might enter the modulator. As a result, the vehicle stability system may not be able to control the vehicle as intended.

Model Numbers:

Model: Civic 5 door, MY 2015.Types: FK1 (1.4 Petrol) , FK2 (1.8 Petrol) and FK3 (1.6 diesel); EC-type approval numbers: e11*2001/116*0255*12, e11*2001/116*0256*13, e11*2001/116*0256*14, e11.....

Production Dates:

Vehicles affected have been manufactured between 12th April 2016 and 18th April 2016.

Recall Code:

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01/07/2016 - Honda
GL1800

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Airbag inflators may degrade over time due to heat and moisture. The inflator body may rupture while activating and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injuries to the rider.

Model Numbers:

1HFSC47N18A700131-1HFSC47N58A701640, 1HFSC47N57A6000001-1HFSC47N77A602056, 1HFSC47N57A600497-1HFSC47N87A601546, 1HFSC47NX8A600001-1HFSC47P97A600780, 1HFSC47NX8A700001-1HFSC47NX8A701780, 1HFSC47P68A700031-1HFSC47PX8A701120, GL1800 , Type-approval number: e4*92/61*0107*05

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles are produced between 25 May 2006 and 5 August 2008.

Recall Code:

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03/06/2016 - Honda
Insight

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Due to a defect in the gas generator of the driver's air bag, deployment of the air bag could result in small metal fragments being released which could injure the occupants.

Model Numbers:

EC type-approval: e6*2001/116*0130;Type: ZE2

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were produced from 2012 to 2013.

Recall Code:

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