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Honda HR-V 2016–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin A19-021 · NHTSA communication 10158737 · issued Apr 5, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2016–2018
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

Service Bulletin - While driving at speeds between 20 and 55 mph (engine speeds between 2500 and 3500 rpm), you may hear a metallic buzz or rattle (similar to a heat shield rattle) from under the vehicle when gently letting up on the accelerator pedal.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.