February 9, 2007
Honda Motor Co. is recalling 45,335 Civic Hybrid sedans worldwide to repair an electrical defect that could cause the engine to stop without warning.
Most of the Civic Hybrids that are part of the recall were sold in the U.S.
The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 2005 and September 2006.
The hybrid sedans all have a defective voltage converter which could cause a short circuit stopping the engine and preventing it from restarting.
Honda will replace the voltage regulator when the recall begins. The automaker will notify owners of the Civic Hybrid by mail.
Honda has received no reports of accidents related to the defect.
