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US recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Risk and remedy
Risk: With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Brakes
2013-06-12 · campaign 2013-207 · 779 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the brake booster may have been manufactured incorrectly and could develop a leak. As such, the booster may be unable to maintain vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed. Loss of brake power assist could occur, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster assembly.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda S2000 (3 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 10).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Honda S2000.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Honda S2000 Convertible | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Honda S2000 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S2000 2.2 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
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