NHTSA Recall 05V509000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,298 vehicles. It affects 2006 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V509000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P98 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | November 3, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.
Safety risk
If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. P98.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V509000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.