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"dealer message - today, august 21, 2015, american honda is announcing a product update and warranty extension for 285,623 accord, accord fhev and accord phev vehicles to update the electric power steering ecu. In addition, american honda i
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INTERACTIVE NETWORK View Message Next Unread Message Sent on Expires on ~ ~ 12015 From !campaign Administration Subject !Product Update/Warranty Extension: 2013-14 Accord Electric Power Steering DATE: August 21, 2015 TO: All Honda Sales, Service & Parts Managers and Personnel FROM: Campaign Administration Re: Product Update/Warranty Extension: 2013-14 Accord Electric Power Steering Today, August 21, 2015, American Honda is announcing a product update and warranty extension for 285,623 Accord, Accord FHEV and Accord PHEV vehicles to update the electric power steering ECU. In addition, American Honda is providing extended warranty coverage on the EPS gearbox to 5 years, unlimited mileage to cover replacements in cases where OTC 53-01 or 53-02 is set. Basic Problem Due to manufacturing issues, the torque sensor may not give a proper signal to the EPS unit which may lead to a loss of steering assistance. The Repair Update the electric power steering ECU with enhanced software. In cases where OTC 53-01 or 53-02 is set, replace the EPS gearbox. American Honda expects very few (< 250 nationally) vehicles will require gearbox replacement. Service Bulletin Service bulletins 15-055: Product Update: Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Software Update and 15-056: Warranty Extension: EPS Torque Sensor (OTC 53-01 or OTC 53-02) have been posted to the Service Information System today in support of these campaigns. They include parts, software, warranty update, and repair information related to the product update and warranty extension. Software Information Pass Thru ECU Programming PC Application Version: 5.01 Database date: Accord_Repro This software is available as of today. Parts Information Replacement gearbox assemblies are available through the controlled parts ordering system. As American Honda expects very few vehicles will require gearbox replacement, please do not place orders unless a vehicle exhibiting OTC 53-01 or 53-02 is identified. Special Tools The software flash tools to support this campaign were shipped to dealers on June 12, 2015. Client Notification American Honda expects to notify owners of affected vehicles in mid-September. As always, please make sure to check iN VIN status to determine if a particular vehicle is eligible for this product update and/or warranty extension. Click here for a copy of 15-055: Product Update: Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Software Update Click here for a copy of 15-056: Warranty Extension: EPS Torque Sensor (OTC 53-01 or OTC 53-02) ...._ BACK TO TOP American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page I of 2 INTERACTIVE NETWORK © 2000-2015, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 2 of 2