2016 Honda Civic recall: parking brake

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on October 11, 2016. It covers about 350,083 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 350,083
reported: Oct 11, 2016
owners notified: Nov 8, 2016
related complaints: 96

Parking brake

What is wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Risk: If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.

Recall number 16V725000

Affected vehicles

Honda Civic 2016 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 96 complaints about brakes problems.

2016 Honda Civic

Questions about recall 16V725000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Honda Civic parking brake?

Yes. Recall 16V725000, reported on October 11, 2016, covers about 350,083 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V725000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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