Recall 2003-05 HCH - GreenHybrid

kenny · #1 (**permalink**) 07-06-2005, 06:52 PM

This Recall Noice just came in the mail today.
I live very close to American Honda Motors in Torrance California so I am probably one of the first in America to get this.
I guess you all should be getting yours soon.

It says the problem makes the engine run slightly lean.
Does anyone understand this?
Isn't that good for MPG?

Hope you can read this:

Schwa · #2 (**permalink**) 07-06-2005, 07:25 PM

Lean burn does mean slightly better FE, but it does also mean more pollution for the catalytic converter to deal with, so eventually it will fail. My Colt tends to do this, and I've had to replace the cat twice in the last 3 years, and trust me, you do not want to be replacing the catalytic converter, it's not cheap.

ericbecky · #3 (**permalink**) 07-06-2005, 07:37 PM

Interesting. Can you share the part in reference to California residents. I'm interested to see what it says.

kenny · #4 (**permalink**) 07-06-2005, 07:46 PM

That first pic was dark.
I'll try it again.
Also I will post the bottom of the one-page notice:

tbaleno · #5 (**permalink**) 07-06-2005, 07:54 PM

I wonder if the ecu upgrade will make it so you can't do that thing to turn off the AC when defrost is on in certain models.

texashchman · #6 (**permalink**) 07-06-2005, 08:14 PM

Thanks Kenny for the info. I do hope mine isn't involved but then if it is, hey c'est la vie. Other things in life to think about.Kevin

bigbearballs · #7 (**permalink**) 07-08-2005, 12:29 PM

I bought my HCH used, who can I contact to see if they have my right address?Is this all HCH's?

ericbecky · #8 (**permalink**) 07-08-2005, 12:39 PM

It looks like the letter only says "certain" HCHs are affected.

The bottom of the letter says
"If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with contacting a Honda Dealer, please call Honda Automotive Customer Service at (800) 999-1009"

Bird · #9 (**permalink**) 07-08-2005, 02:04 PM

I logged onto my page at Honda's Owner Link. You can register your Honda by VIN. As of today, there are no recall notices against my VIN (I own a 2003 HCH). So evidently this is not a global recall.

Bird

nuttyturnip · #10 (**permalink**) 07-08-2005, 06:23 PM

Wouldn't the fact that you got the letter indicate that your car is affected? I'm kind of annoyed since I just bought my car a few months ago, and I really don't have time to take it back to the dealer for the "half a day" the letter indicates it might take. Do you think it would be safe to just let it go for a few months, until I have the time?