Honda has reportedly issued a stop-sale order for 2016 Civics equipped with 2.0-liter engines.
The company is preparing to recall the vehicles due to a potentially missing or improperly installed piston pin snap ring, which can lead to a stall condition or complete engine failure.
“All affected units will require use of a borescope to inspect the four cylinders to confirm correct piston pin snap ring placement,” the company wrote in a message to dealers, according to excerpts posted on CivicX forums. “Vehicles exhibiting any concerns with piston pin snap ring placement may require replacement of damaged pistons, piston pins or rings, or other related engine components.”
Sufficient quantities of replacement parts and inspection borescopes are currently unavailable. American Honda expects to launch its customer notification program by mid-March, sending letters to approximately 34,000 owners.
The Japanese automaker has had a few engine problems in recent years. Certain Accord sedans and CR-V crossovers are prone to excessive oil consumption due to worn rings, while separate recalls have addressed engine failures in the Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey.
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