Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
A13-082
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
A07-030
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye
APP05122020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve."
A20-016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
A20-023
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
19-003-1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
A18-115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
A13050F
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ServiceNews Article - Here's something you really ought to know about: When you play a DVD with 5.1 surround sound (Dolby Digital), you'll hear the dialogue coming from just the front speakers. You won't hear it coming from any of the rear speakers.
A19-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
A18100B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.
A18-055
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
A18-052
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
DOR-E2T3P-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
G7
DOR-M9Y6F-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
These 2 SKUs are Front Left/Front Right lower control arms. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball stud nuts with undersized flanges. Stud nuts with undersized flanges may cause the control arm ball stud to slip through the knuckle mount causing loss of vehicle control. The Control Arms have been recalled under NHTSA campaign number 18E037.
DOR-Y4S8N-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
G7
APaS09282017903
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys & Pilots in Taffeta White with a customer complaint of the paint on roof peeling. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
ATS160715
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THERES ENGINE OIL MIXED IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, CHANCES ARE THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY BE CRACKED. A CRACK MAY FORM UNDER THE FRONT AND/OR REAR CAMSHAFT AT THE JOURNALS AND IS A RARE OCCURRENCE.
A05-032
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
A16060H
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - WHILE DRIVING UNDER STEADY CRUISE (BETWEEN 30 AND 65 MPH) OR LIGHT ACCELERATION, DOES THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RATTLE OR RUNS ROUGH WITH THE MIL BLINKING? SINCE THESE DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO ACTIVATE VCM OPERATION, THE PROBABLE REASON FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS STICKING VCM ROCKER ARMS.
A14-078
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THERE IS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION BETWEEN 30 AND 65 MPH. FOR 2WD AND 4WD VEHICLES, THE CALIBRATION VCM OPERATION COMBINED WITH THE ACTION OF THE LOCK UP TORQUE CONVERTER CREATES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. ADDITIONALLY FOR 4WD VEHICLES, THE PROPELLER SHAFTS CENTER SUPPORT BEARING BUSHING MATERIAL MAY NOT EFFECTIVELY DAMPEN VIBRATIONS IN COLD (BELOW 32ºF) TEMPERATURES.
WE - A13-082
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS ANNOUNCING A POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXTENSION AS A RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION CAPTIONED, SOTO ET AL.V. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC., CASE NO. 3:12-CV-1377-SI (N.D. CAL.). THE PISTON RINGS ON CERTAIN CYLINDERS MAY ROTATE AND ALIGN, WHICH CAN LEAD TO SPARK PLUG FOULING. THIS CAN SET DTCS P0301 NO. 1 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED, P0302 NO. 2 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED, P0303 NO. 3 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED, P0304 NO. 4 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED, AND CAUSE THE MIL TO COME ON. AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY TO COVER REPAIRS RELATED TO ENGINE MISFIRE (THAT TRIGGERS DTCS P0301 THROUGH P0304) TO 8 YEARS WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AND HAS SETTLED A CLASS ACTION BASED ON THIS REMEDIAL MEASURE.
DLR MSG - HONDA
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, JUNE 30, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR SOME 2009-14PILOT VEHICLES DUE TO NOISY OR LEAKING FRONT SUSPENSION REAR LOWER ARM (COMPLIANCE) BUSHINGS. PLEASE CHECKVIN STATUS INQUIRY TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXTENSION.
WE - A15-045
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION REAR LOWER ARM (COMPLIANCE) BUSHINGS TO 7 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Service Bulletin
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - Under certain driving conditions, there is excessive vibration between 30 and 65 mph. For 2WD and 4WD vehicles, the calibration VCM operation combined with the action of the lock up torque converter creates excessive vibration. Additionally for 4WD vehicles, the propeller shaft?s center support bearing bushing material may not effectively dampen vibrations in cold (below 32ºF) temperatures.
DLR MSG - RFI -
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak, rattle or wind noise and cause the window not to auto close or reverse completely. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
ENG REQ - AER150
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2015 Pilots with a customer reporting a window run channel deformation. The deformation can cause a squeak, rattle or wind noise and cause the window not to auto close or reverse completely. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - 2009-2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2009-2013 Pilots with a complaint of vibration when braking, and the technician found the front lower control arm compliance bushings need to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
SB-102213
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: VEHICLES WITH MULTIMODEL VCM2 WOULD EXPERIENCE MISFIRE DUE TO ENGINE MISFIRE OF A FOULED PLUG AND A WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED TO COVER REPAIRS. MODEL 2008-2013 ACCORD V6, CROSSTOUR V6, ODYSSEY, PILOT. *PE
SB-13-082
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, PISTON RINGS FOR CERTAIN CYLINDERS ROTATE AND ALIGN AND CAN LEAD TO FOULING SPARK PLUG AND A POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED. MODEL 2009-2013 PILOT. *PE
AER-13060-A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION DUE TO A NOISE, LIKE MOANING, OR HUMMING, OR DRONING, OCCURRING WHILE DRIVING, COMING FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARING. MODELS 2011-2013 PILOT. *PE
IN-2013
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: AN INVESTIGATION ON SOME VEHICLES REGARDING AN OIL LEAK AT THE ENGINE'S B-CAP SIDE BOLTS. MODEL 2010-2012 ODYSSEY, PILOT, RIDGELINE. *PE
HSN-1305
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE
SB-12-031
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ENGINE DOES NOT START AFTER CRANKING, OR WILL STUMBLES BEFORE IDLING, OR TAKES LONGER THAN USUAL TO START. ITS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE. *PE
SB-11-070
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO LOCK AND THEN BACK ON, THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) OR CD PLAYER, WOULD RESTART FROM BEGINNING, DUE TO SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *PE UPDATED 5/1/2012. *JS
SB-12-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE