Service Bulletin
October 8, 2015

15-065
02420 Version 4

Safety Recall: CVT Input Shaft Pulley
Supersedes 15-065, dated September 16, 2015, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2014–15
Civic
2015
Fit

Trim
ALL CVT
ALL CVT

VIN Range
Check the iN VIN statues for eligibility
Check the iN VIN statues for eligibility

REVISION SUMMARY
Use send on demand to forward an A/T snapshot to Tech Line. You do not need to call after sending the information.
BACKGROUND
Certain drive cycle conditions may create higher-than-normal stress on the input shaft pulley which, if repeated enough
times, could cause the pulley to break. If the shaft pulley breaks, the vehicle is not able to move while in gear or the
wheels may lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired
before they are sold.
Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled
item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify
American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status
inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Take a 30 second A/T snapshot and send it to Tech Line first, using send on demand in the HDS, then update the
A/T software.
NOTE:
• The snapshot is for data collection only. You do not need to call Tech Line after sending the information.
• Some customers may notice a slight difference in shift feel. The service advisor can explain that this slight
difference in feel is not indicative of a problem and will prevent pulley damage. It does not affect fuel efficiency (as
measured by EPA fuel economy testing).

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools,
equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you
should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer.

© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered under
warranty.
MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Application (FW) Version 3.01.42 or later
Database Update 04-AUG-2015 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.016.042 or later
Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the HDS and the MVCI are updated as listed above.
Do only the update listed in this service bulletin.
Check that the MVCI indicates the applicable program ID listed below (or a later program ID) as the Available Update
when the update begins. If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an update at this time during the update,
the software for this service bulletin is already installed.
For more information about updating the HDS, the MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin 01-023,
Updating Control Units/Modules.
Year/Model

Program ID
or Later
1A560
1A660
1A760
JL560
JL660
JL760
1A860
JL860
7A660
7C670

2014–15 Civic LX 2D/4D
2014–15 Civic EX, EX-L 2D/4D
2014–15 Civic HF
2014–15 Civic LX 2D/4D
2014–15 Civic EX, EXL, NAVI
2014–15 Civic HF
2014–15 Civic EX, EX-L 2D
2014–15 Civic EX, EX-L 2D
2015 Fit EX, EX-L
2015 Fit LX

Program Part number
or Later
37805-RJ1-A560
37805-RJ1-A660
37805-RJ1-A760
37805-R2J-L560
37805-R2J-L660
37805-R2J-L760
37805-RJ1-A860
37805-R2J-L860
37805-5R7-A660
37805-5R7-C670

Emissions
KA
KA
KA
KL
KL
KL
KA
KL
ALL
ALL

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation
Number

Description

Flat Rate
Time

Template
ID

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Failed Part Number

2235A4

2014–15 Civic: Update
the A/T software (includes
taking a 30 second A/T
snapshot).

0.3 hr

15-065A

5ZK00

JU200

37820-R1J-A65

2235A4

2015 Fit: Update the A/T
software (includes taking
a 30 second A/T
snapshot).

0.3 hr

15-065B

5ZK00

JU300

37820-5R7-A65

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REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Connect the HDS and take a 30 second A/T snapshot while the vehicle is stopped and idling. Shift from Park, to
Reverse, to Drive, and back to Park during the 30 second duration. It is not necessary to contact Tech Line, but you
must send the A/T snapshot to Tech Line by using the send on demand function (click the folder with the blue
arrow) as part of this safety recall. Enter your dealer number as the reference number.
NOTE: The snapshot is for data collection only. If the snapshot is not submitted, the claim may be subject to debit.

2. Update the A/T software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
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