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Honda Australia has recalled two examples of the Civic, due to a fault which can result in a vehicle fire.
“The battery cell negative terminals within the lithium-ion battery module were manufactured with inadequate copper cladding and may fracture. If this occurs while the battery is energised it could lead to a vehicle fire,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.”
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- A total of two vehicles built in 2022 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected Civic, you should contact your preferred Honda dealer to have the battery replaced, free of charge.
You can make a booking online here, or call Honda for more information on 1800 804 954.
MORE: Everything Honda Civic
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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