FYI.

from here:
http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recal..._ID_Auto=14420

Honda Civic Hybrid & Civic Sports

Date: 10/10/2006

Supplier Name: Honda Australia Pty Ltd

Product Make: Honda

Product Model: Civic Hybrid & Civic Sports

Target Number: 478

Model Years From: 2006

Campaign Number: TE094L06

VIN Range: Civic Hybrid from JHMFD36206S200005 to JHMFD36206S200766. Civic Sports from MRHFD26506P040001 to MRHFD26506P040455.

Defect Details: The Electronic Control Unit which controls the power steering operation of the vehicle, may receive unstable voltage output, from the motor angle detecting circuit within the ECU. If this situation occurs the fail safe function of the power steering system may not operate. As a result, the EPS warning lamp will illuminate, the power assist function of the vehicle will not operate and the steering system may require increased force for steering wheel operation.

Consumer action: Honda will contact owners of affected vehicles by mail.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National