August 15th, 2011

Statement by American Honda Regarding Automatic Transmission Control Module Software Recall: 2005-2010 Accord, 2007-2010 CR-V and 2005-2008 Element

TORRANCE, Calif. August 05, 2011
Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S.
to update the software that controls the automatic transmission. Certain
2005-2010 4-cylinder Accord, 2007-2010 CR-V and 2005-2008 Element vehicles will
be included in the voluntary recall. Without the updated software, the automatic
transmission secondary shaft bearing in the affected vehicles can be damaged if
the transmission is quickly shifted between each of the reverse, neutral and
drive positions, as may be done in an attempt to dislodge a vehicle stuck in mud
or snow. If the bearing is damaged in this unusual scenario, it can cause the
engine to stall or lead to difficulty engaging the… read more
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