In April 2001, Honda filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Starting System, covering the Civic, Civic Ferio and 3 more models. The filing affects 88,644 vehicles manufactured between June 1993 and December 1995.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1107330 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 11, 2001 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Starting System |
| Production period | June 1993 — December 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 88,644 units |
Filing in context
The Starting System is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 35 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 19 Honda notifications from 2001 in this archive. For scale, 515 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 2 years and 6 months.
Defect
In the engine starting system, the battery terminal assembly on the starter motor solenoid switch is improperly assembled on some units. Continued use causes the insulating resin bush at the terminal to deteriorate and crack. If fluid containing salt or other conductive contaminants contacts the terminal, a short circuit may occur. In the worst case, the solenoid switch burns and the fire spreads inside the engine compartment.
Corrective action
Inspect all vehicles. On any vehicle fitted with the affected starter motor, replace the solenoid switch with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 9 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-DB6 | INTEGRA | DB6-1000008 — DB6-1030999 |
| E-DC1 | INTEGRA | DC1-1000779 — DC1-1023451 |
| E-EF2 | CIVIC SHUTTLE | EF2-5401298 — EF2-5402660; EF2-5500001 — EF2-5501956 |
| E-EG3 | CIVIC | EG3-1110812 — EG3-1111447; EG3-1200001 — EG3-1230594; EG3-1300001 — EG3-1329386 |
| E-EG4 | CIVIC | EG4-1132590 — EG4-1141689; EG4-1200022 — EG4-1228747; EG4-1300013 — EG4-1319283 |
| E-EG7 | CIVIC FERIO | EG7-1102143 — EG7-1102768; EG7-1200001 — EG7-1201969; EG7-1300117 — EG7-1311128 |
| E-EG8 | CIVIC FERIO | EG8-1141853 — EG8-1152071; EG8-1200004 — EG8-1239788; EG8-1300001 — EG8-1334792 |
| R-EY2 | Civic Pro | EY2-2200492 — EY2-2202085; EY2-2300001 — EY2-2301851 |
| R-EY4 | Civic Pro | EY4-1001223 — EY4-1003519; EY4-1100001 — EY4-1104240 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機の始動装置において、スターターモータ指導用電磁スイッチのバッテリーからの電 気端子の組立に不適切なものがあるため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該端子部 の絶縁用樹脂ブッシュが劣化してひび割れを起こし、塩分等を含んだ液体がかかると当該 端子部で短絡をすることがあり、最悪の場合、電磁スイッチが焼損し、原動機室内が延焼 するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両点検し、対象となるスターターモータを装着している車両は、良品の電磁スイッチ に交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000355
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