NHTSA ID Number: 10211591
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16001 JW8
TSB/Document Date: 2022-05-09
Summary
There is a software problem with the audio amplifier that causes no sound from the speakers when starting the vehicle. While the issue is intermittent, it is likely you will experience the issue at some point.
February 2016
Product Update: 2016 Civic Audio Amplifier
This notice applies to your vehicle:
Dear
There is a software problem with the audio amplifier that causes no sound from the speakers when
starting the vehicle. While the issue is intermittent, it is likely you will experience the issue at some
point.
What should you do?
Call any authorized Honda
dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer
will update the audio unit software. The repair takes about 18 minutes; however, your vehicle may need
to be at the dealer for a longer period of time. We recommend that you plan to leave your vehicle for
half a day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling. This work will be done free of charge.
Lessor Information
Please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee.
What to do if you feel this notice is in error
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee of a 2016 Civic involved in this product
update. If this is not the case, or the name/address information is not correct, please fill out and return
the enclosed postage-paid Information Change Card. We will then update our records.
If you have questions
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with locating a Honda
dealer, please
call Honda
Automobile Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. You can also locate a dealer online at
Hondacars.com. Customers in U.S. territories, please contact your local distributor/dealer.
Sincerely,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
Honda
Automobile Division
FOR DEALER USE ONLY: REFERENCE SVC BULLETIN #16-001
JW8
Febrero del 2016
Actualización de producto: Amplificador de audio del Civic 2016
Esta notificación aplica a su vehículo:
Estimado
Existe un problema con el programa del amplificador de audio que ocasiona que no haya sonido de los
altavoces cuando se arranca el vehículo. Aunque el problema es intermitente, es probable que
experimente este problema en algún momento.
¿Qué debe hacer?
Llame a cualquier concesionario autorizado Honda
y haga una cita para la reparación de su vehículo.
El concesionario actualizará el programa de la unidad de audio. La reparación toma aproximadamente
18 minutos, sin embargo, su vehículo puede que necesite estar en el concesionario por un período
prolongado de tiempo. Nosotros recomendamos que planifique dejar su vehículo en el concesionario
por medio día para permitir algo de flexibilidad en la programación. Este trabajo se realizará sin costo
alguno.
Información para el arrendador
Por favor envié una copia de esta notificación al arrendatario.
Qué debe hacer si considera que esta notificación es errónea
Nuestros registros muestran que usted es el propietario o arrendatario actual de un Civic 2016 el cual
forma parte de esta actualización de producto. Si no es el caso, o si la información de nombre/dirección
no está correcta, por favor llene y devuelva la Tarjeta de Cambio de Información anexa con el porte
pagado. Con esto actualizaremos nuestros registros.
Si tiene preguntas
Si tiene preguntas acerca de ésta notificación o si necesita asistencia para ponerse en contacto con un
concesionario Honda
, por favor comuníquese con Atención al Cliente de Automóviles Honda
al 1-888234-2138. Usted también puede ubicar un concesionario en línea en Hondacars.com. Los clientes en
territorios de Estados Unidos, por favor comuníquese con su concesionario/distribuidor local.
Atentamente,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
División Automotriz de Honda![]()
PARA USO DEL CONCESIONARIO SOLAMENTE: REFERENCIA BOLETÍN DE SERVICIO #16-001
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MFR Communication Date: 2016-02-01
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