Recall 05V509000: Accelerator Pedal Defect

Make/Models: Model/Build Years:

Honda/Civic 2006

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V509000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: November 02, 2005

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 25298

SUMMARY:
Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly. The recall is expected to begin on November 16, 2005. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda recall No. P98. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.