Case: RJ-1482-0
Models covered: HONDA FIT, HONDA MOBILIO SPIKE, HONDA MOBILIO, HONDA CIVIC
HYBRID
Japanese official recall case number: RJ-1482-0
Date issued: 13/07/2005
Number of affected vehicles: 4340
Production period: 05/06/2003 - 30/09/2003
Faulty component: transmission (CVT)
Description: On certain vehicles, the elements, which are a part of the metal
belt of the CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission), are deformed in the lower
sections (body parts), due to imperfect metal presswork. Load from driving can
cause localized stress concentrations at the necks of the elements, and in the
worst case, the elements could break and a broken piece could be caught between
the metal belt and the pulley, resulting in breakage of the belt, which would
cause the vehicle to stall.
How to fix the problem:
The CVT should be replaced with a non-defective one.
How can you tell if the problem has already been checked and/or fixed on your
vehicle?
yellow paint on the lower bolt for the left bonnet hinge
Which company reported this fault? HONDA
Affected vehicle details:
HONDA FIT
Type Frame/Chassis Production Period Affected Number
LA-GD3 GD3-1549278..GD3-1553362 05/06/2003..25/08/2003 827
LA-GD3 GD3-8000184..GD3-8000217 06/06/2003..07/08/2003 16
LA-GD4 GD4-1506838..GD4-1506855 09/06/2003..10/06/2003 8
UA-GD1 GD1-1721976..GD1-1761635 10/06/2003..30/09/2003 1279
HONDA MOBILIO SPIKE
Type Frame/Chassis Production Period Affected Number
LA-GK1 GK1-1032164..GK1-1041088 06/06/2003..25/09/2003 1166
LA-GK2 GK2-1006544..GK2-1006621 06/06/2003..10/06/2003 39
HONDA MOBILIO
Type Frame/Chassis Production Period Affected Number
UA-GB1 GB1-1203347..GB1-1209803 10/06/2003..22/09/2003 928
UA-GB1 GB1-8000001..GB1-8000033 25/06/2003..18/08/2003 13
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
Type Frame/Chassis Production Period Affected Number
ZA-ES9 ES9-1100616..ES9-1100820 09/06/2003..22/08/2003 56
ZA-ES9 ES9-1200002..ES9-1200069 09/09/2003..24/09/2003 8
Note that dates above list when the vehicle was MADE, not when the vehicle was
SOLD. For example, a vehicle made in 1999 may be listed on your ownership papers
as a year 2000 model. The only really reliable way to check if your vehicle is
affected by a recall is to use the manufacturer's MODEL NUMBERS and FRAME
NUMBERS listed above. If you are concerned but confused, you should get a
mechanic to check the model number and frame number of your vehicle, then check
to see if it is included in the lists below.