Recall - Accelerator Pedal Inspection
05-061November 19, 2005
Applies To:
2006 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: 2006 Civic Accelerator Pedal Inspection
(Supersedes 05-061, dated November 8, 2005, to update the information indicated by the black bars and asterisks)
BACKGROUND
On some 2006 Civics, the accelerator pedal was not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting. This condition may result in a stuck throttle which could cause a crash.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Before beginning work, verify vehicle eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an IN VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the accelerator pedal has already been inspected and repaired.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the accelerator pedal to ensure that it is properly secured. If it is not secured, secure it, clear out the foreign material blocking it, or replace the accelerator pedal and/or pedal stop.
PARTS INFORMATION
Do not pre-order any parts as only a very small number of vehicles will require these replacement parts.
Pedal, Accelerator:
P/N 17800-SNA-A01, H/C 8162554
Stopper (Stop):
P/N 17818-SNA-A01, H/C 8187312
VEHICLES AFFECTED
TOOL INFORMATION
KTC Trim Tool, T/N AP201-10A or AP201-W
(These tools are in the KTC Trim Tool Set, T/N
SOJATP2O14. To order additional sets, call the
Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed Part: P/N 17800-SNA-A01
H/C 8162554
Defect Code: 5PL00
Symptom Code: P9800
Skill Level: Repair Technician
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the accelerator pedal for looseness:
^ Using the KTC Trim Tool, insert it under the left side of the accelerator pedal until it stops.
^ Pry up on the trim tool to see if the accelerator pedal comes loose from the stop.
^ Repeat for the right side.
^ If the accelerator pedal separates from the base of the stop, go to step 2.
^ If the accelerator pedal does not separate from the base of the stop, go to step 3.
2. If the accelerator pedal separates from the base of the stop, snap the pedal back into place and repeat step 1.
^ If the pedal stays secured, go to step 3.
^ If the pedal separates a second time, proceed to the REPAIR PROCEDURE.
3. Use a mirror to check the position of the locking tab on the base of the accelerator stop.
* ^ If the locking tab is OK, go to step 5 of REPAIR PROCEDURE.*
^ If the locking tab is NOT OK, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the base of the pedal stop.
^ Check that the carpet backing is not trapped between the accelerator pedal and the base of the stop.
^ Pull back the carpet. If there is backing material trapped between the pedal and the base, use an X-acto knife to carefully trim away the excess backing.
^ Remove the two nuts on the pedal stop, then remove the stop.
^ Inspect the area under the pedal stop for seam sealer or any other foreign material that may interfere with the correct setting of the accelerator pedal in the pedal stop.
^ Carefully cut away the seam sealer, the carpet, or any foreign material with an X-acto knife.
*2. Remove the accelerator pedal:
^ Disconnect the connector from the accelerator pedal sensor.
^ Remove the accelerator pedal module by removing the two nuts.*
*3. Lay the accelerator pedal on a flat surface and snap the accelerator pedal into the pedal stop.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the accelerator pedal linkage.
^ If the accelerator pedal snaps into the pedal stop, the assembly is okay. Reinstall in the vehicle and go to step 5.
^ If the accelerator pedal does not snap into the pedal stop, go to step 4.*
4. If any tabs or tab receivers are bent or damaged, replace the damaged component, refer to:
^ Online, enter keyword ACCEL, and select Accelerator Pedal Module Removall Installation (R18A1 Engine) from the list.
* ^ Reassemble the accelerator pedal assembly and carpet.
^ Secure the accelerator pedal to the vehicle using the two nuts.
^ Connect the accelerator pedal module connector.*
^ Do the INSPECTION PROCEDURE to ensure that the repair is complete.
5. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
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