Recall 11V395 affects 1,512,107 2005-2010 Honda Accord, Element, and Cr-V vehicles for transmission bearing failure. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 1,512,107 2005-2010 Accord, Element, and Cr-V vehicles because the secondary shaft bearing in the transmission can break and damage nearby parts. The failure can stall the engine or let the vehicle roll after the gear selector is placed in park, which increases the risk of a crash or injury; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
In affected 2005-2010 Honda Accord, Element, and Cr-V vehicles, the secondary shaft bearing sits inside the automatic transmission and supports one of the rotating shafts that carries power through the gearset. Its outer race is the fixed ring of the bearing, and it keeps the shaft and gears aligned while the transmission changes speed and load.
During certain driving styles, that outer race can break. Once it breaks, the transmission parts no longer stay in their intended position. The transmission idle gear can then contact an electronic sensor housing inside the transmission, which is the case around a sensor the transmission uses for control feedback.
There is no warning sign before failure. After the bearing race breaks, an owner can hear abnormal transmission noise or see the malfunction indicator light turn on.
Who's affected?
Spans Accord, Element, and Cr-V across the 2005-2010 model years, all tied to the automatic transmission control module.
| 2006 Honda Accord | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2007 Honda Accord | automatic transmission |
| 2005 Honda Accord | automatic transmission |
| 2005 Honda Element | automatic transmission |
| 2006 Honda Element | automatic transmission |
| 2007 Honda Cr-V | automatic transmission |
| 2007 Honda Element | automatic transmission |
| 2008 Honda Element | automatic transmission |
| 2008 Honda Accord | automatic transmission |
| 2008 Honda Cr-V | automatic transmission |
| 2009 Honda Accord | automatic transmission |
| 2009 Honda Cr-V | automatic transmission |
| 2010 Honda Accord | automatic transmission |
| 2010 Honda Cr-V | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 1,512,107 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A secondary shaft bearing failure can cause a short circuit and engine stall. Broken bearing pieces can also lodge in the parking pawl, letting the vehicle roll after the gear selector is placed in Park. Engine stall and unexpected movement increase the risk of a crash or injury to anyone in the path of the vehicle. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2010 Honda Accord, Element, or Cr-V is included in this recall.
- Review Honda's owner notice mailed on August 27, 2011, or contact Honda customer service if you never received it.
- Ask a franchised Honda dealer whether the free transmission control module software update is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V395 when you call the dealer or Honda customer service.
- Listen for abnormal transmission noise or a malfunction indicator light, and set the parking brake every time you park until the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician updates the automatic transmission control module software. That update is the recall remedy for the transmission bearing condition described by Honda, where bearing damage can lead to abnormal noise, a malfunction indicator light, and contact inside the transmission. Before scheduling, confirm your VIN and ask the Honda service desk whether the software update is open for your vehicle. The dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available for your VIN.
Timeline
| August 4, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 27, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V395?
Recall 11V395 covers 1,512,107 2005-2010 Honda Accord, Element, and Cr-V vehicles with a secondary shaft bearing issue inside the automatic transmission. Honda dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2010 Honda Accord, Element, or Cr-V is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V395. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the automatic transmission control module software update. Reference recall number 11V395 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Honda's recall remedy states that dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge at a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is engine stalling or unexpected vehicle movement after the gear selector is placed in Park. Honda says broken bearing pieces can cause a short circuit or lodge in the parking pawl, increasing the risk of a crash or injury near a rolling vehicle.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for abnormal transmission noise or the malfunction indicator light turning on. Those signs match Honda's description of the bearing problem. A VIN check still matters because the year and model do not confirm whether your exact vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V395000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V395 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V395000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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