The problem
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
The risk
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
The fix
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on August 2, 2006. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-270 (06V270000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual |
| Report date | July 26, 2006 |
| Owners notified | August 2, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,190,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2006 Acura MDX
- 2006 Acura RL
- 2006 Acura RSX
- 2006 Acura TL
- 2006 Acura TSX
- 2006 Honda Accord
- 2006 Honda Civic
- 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2006 Honda CR-V
- 2006 Honda Element
- 2007 Honda Fit
- 2006 Honda Odyssey
- 2006 Honda Pilot
- 2006 Honda Ridgeline
- 2006 Honda S2000
Plus 14 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
- 2006 Acura TL equipment problems 4
- 2006 Honda Accord equipment problems 6
- 2006 Honda Civic equipment problems 20
- 2006 Honda CR-V equipment problems 4
- 2006 Honda Element equipment problems 3
- 2007 Honda Fit equipment problems 2
- 2006 Honda Odyssey equipment problems 15
- 2006 Honda Pilot equipment problems 2
- 2006 Honda Ridgeline equipment problems 5
- 2006 Honda S2000 equipment problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-270 repair free?
Yes. Acura dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on August 2, 2006.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,190,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.