01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2012 Honda Civic recall campaigns
NHTSA 12V548000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- November 21, 2012
- Potential units
- 157campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
Why it matters: The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Owner notification: December 10, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA 12V256000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- June 4, 2012
- Potential units
- 50,190campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 honda civic vehicles. during assembly, the process required to seat the driverâs side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. as a result, the driveshaft may separate.
Why it matters: If this occurs, the vehicle will have a loss of drive power and may roll away if the parking brake has not been set when the gear selector has been placed in the âparkâ position, increasing the risk of crash or pedestrian injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Owner notification: June 21, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
NHTSA 11V288000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Report received
- May 18, 2011
- Potential units
- 1,156campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. there is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. if the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Owner notification: May 27, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
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