Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1127160 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | March 3, 2011 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Electrical Equipment (Other) |
| Production period | September 2005 — October 24, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 8,625 units |
Defect
In the hybrid system's DC-DC converter, which supplies low-voltage auxiliary power, an improper diode inspection method was used during manufacturing, damaging the diode in some units. Continued use may cause a short circuit in the low-voltage circuit, blowing the main fuse, stalling the engine, and preventing restart.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the DC-DC converter with a known-good unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAA-FD3 | CIVIC HYBRID | FD3-1000005 — FD3-1007223; FD3-1100001 — FD3-1101406 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ハイブリッドシステムの補機用直流電圧変換器（ＤＣ－ＤＣコンバータ）のダイオードの特性検査方法が不適切なため、検査時にダイオードを損傷させたものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、低電圧回路が短絡してメインヒューズが切れ、エンジンが停止し、再始動できなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ＤＣ－ＤＣコンバータを良品と交換する。
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=3002546