recall information
Recall number
REC-000588
PRA number
2018/17175
Campaign number
6NS
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Honda
Model
CIVIC TYPE R
Year range
2017 - 2018
Affected units
32
Identifying features
See attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
In certain vehicles, the Owner's Manual supplied may not contain all relevant information required by the mandatory standard. In other vehicles, the Owner's Manual may not have been supplied.
What are the hazards?
If the incorrect information is included in the Owner's Manual, this will affect the driver and vehicle occupants as they may potentially misuse or not know information about things such as the seat belts, child anchorage systems, vehicle notifications and operations.
What should consumers do?
Honda Australia will contact affected owners in writing when manuals become available from 7 January 2019. Once notification is received, affected consumers should book an appointment with their preferred Honda dealer. The Owner's Manual will be replaced, or supplied, free of charge.
For further information, call Honda Australia on 1800 804 954 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 6pm EDST).
For further information, call Honda Australia on 1800 804 954 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 6pm EDST).
Supplier details
Honda Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
