Recall 11V395000: A/T Control Module Software Update

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/Accord 2005-2010

Honda/CR-V 2007-2010

Honda/Element 2005-2008

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 03, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V395000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (TCM, PCM)

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,512,107

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Accord, 2007-2010 CR-V, and 2005-2008 Element passenger cars manufactured from July 1, 2004, through September 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idler gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the PARK position. Engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.

REMEDY:
Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda's recall campaign number is R89. Owners may 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.