Anyone get a recall notice yet?

I have a 2006 Civic, and I was wondering if/when the recall notices go
out. It's been a while now since this was announced, and I don't
remember if it involves ALL Civics (06-07) or just some. I'm not too
concerned about the wheel coming off, but I'd like to get it (the
repair) over with.

 

Below is the text of the recall notice. The recall only involves Civics
within a certain VIN range. If you do not receive the notice, either
Honda can't find you or your car is not suject to the recall. Call your
local Honda dealer to be sure.
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September 2007

*Safety Recall: ABS Wheel Sensor O-Ring Inspection*

Dear Civic Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the
requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
Safety Act.

*What is the reason for this notice?*
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has decided that a defect related to
motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2006-07 model year
Civic vehicles equipped with the anti-lock brake systems
(ABS). The ABS module uses wheel speed sensors
located on each wheel hub assembly. Some wheel
sensors may have been improperly installed and do not
seal the hub assembly. Water may enter the hub
assembly and damage the wheel bearing. In areas where
road salt is used, the wheel bearings may corrode, which
may cause the wheel to separate and fall off, increasing
the risk of a crash.

*What should you do?*
Call any authorized Honda dealer and make an
appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will
inspect and replace the rear ABS sensor and wheel
bearing if necessary. This work will be done, free of
charge. Please plan to leave your vehicle at least half a
day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling.

*Who to contact if you experience problems.*
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive
from your Honda dealer, you may write to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has
failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle,
without charge, within a reasonable period of time (60
days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair
appointment), you may submit a complaint to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You can also call the toll-free Safety Hotline at
(888) 327-4236 (TTY [800] 424-9153), or go to
www.safercar.gov.

*What to do if you feel this notice is in error.*
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee
of a 2006 or 2007 Civic involved in this campaign. If this is
not the case, or the name/address information is not
correct, please fill out and return the enclosed, postagepaid
Information Change Card. We will then update our
records.
Lessor Information
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this
recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the
lessee within 10 days.

*If you have questions.*
If you have any questions about this notice, or need
assistance with locating a Honda dealer, please call
Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may
cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Division

 

Have your VIN handy when you call the dealer, and he can plug it in and
see if your car is in the recall series. Or just drop by your dealer's
service department, and they can look it up.

 

Matt Ion wrote:

If you call the dealer with your VIN or visit the dealer's service
center, you should be able to find out if your car is involved in any
recall, not just this one.

In addition, you can go to this web site and follow the links to call
American Honda Motor Co or go to the owner's page to find out about
recalls affecting a particular Honda vehicle.

<http://automobiles.honda.com/information/customer-relations.aspx>

Jeff

 

I got one last week. I am waiting until my oil change is due to have the
work done. Should be a few more weeks.