Recall - ECM/TCM Updates To Prevent A/T Damage

11-050

October 11, 2011

Applies To:
2005-10 Accord L4 - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
2007-10 CR-V - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
2005-08 Element - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

Safety Recall: A/T Software Update to Prevent Transmission Damage

(Supersedes 11-050, dated August 27, 2011, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

*Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time was changed for some control module updates.*

BACKGROUND

If the transmission is repeatedly shifted between reverse (R), neutral (N), and drive (D) at high engine RPM, such as when rocking the vehicle to get it unstuck from snow, the transmission may become damaged. This damage may cause an engine stall and/or cause the vehicle to move when the gear selector is in park (P).

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this safety recall. An example of the customer notification is included at the end of this service bulletin.

Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.

In addition, check for a punch mark above the ninth character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this safety recall has already been completed.

Some vehicles affected by this recall may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.

Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PCM A/T software.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Failed Part: P/N 37820-R42-A59

Defect Code: 5TZ00

Symptom Code: R8900

Skill Level: Repair Technician

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

*NOTE:
Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered under warranty.

MVCI Control Module (CM) Database Update:

27-JUL-2011 or later

HDS Software Version:

3.001.009 or later

Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the HDS and MVCI are updated as listed above. For more information about updating the HDS and the MVCI, refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.

The MVCI automatically checks the vehicle's reprogrammable systems and, if an update is available, displays that system on the System Selection screen. Select the system that is indicated in this service bulletin to update. Check that the MVCI indicates the applicable program ID listed on the following page (or a later program ID) as the Recommended Update when the update begins.

If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an update at this time during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.*

REPAIR PROCEDURE




1. Update the PCM A/T software. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





2. Center-punch a completion mark above the ninth character of the engine compartment VIN:





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