Safety Recall 11-050: 2005 – 2010 Honda Accord 4 CYL

Back in 2011, Honda issued a voluntary safety recall to reprogram the vehicle’s computer to fix a condition that would cause significant internal damage, as well as allow the vehicle to move while it is in Park.

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Apparently this glitch occurs when the transmission is repeatedly shifted Between Reverse, Neutral And Drive while the engine is operating at high RPMs. This scenario may happen when the driver is simply trying to get the vehicle unstuck from snow or mud.

The damage that occurs may cause the engine to stall or continue to move this in Park.

If there is a punch mark above the ninth character of the engine compartment VIN plate, then the software update has already been completed.

However, this update is not been completed, the not to mention the threat of transmission could be at serious risk. Not to mention the risk of serious injury.

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Need a replacement transmission? Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Look up your transmission model by vehicle make and model.

What Transmission Do I Have?

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