HONDA EV PLUS 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V300000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | EV PLUS | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-12-10 | 1998-12-08 | 1998-12-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 226
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE PROGRAM LOGIC FOR THE MOTOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT "ECU" CAN MISTAKENLY DETECT A FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT SENSOR AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ECU QUICKLY REDUCES VEHICLE SPEED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER FEEDBACK CONTROL.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND UNEXPECTED DECELERATION THAT COULD CAUSE A REAR-END COLLISION.
DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE ECU .
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 10, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
