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NHTSARecalled Jun 4, 2012 · #12V256000

LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) DRIVESHAFT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVER’S SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE. 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 “PARK” POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.

Product details

Product
  • LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) DRIVESHAFT
  • 2012 HONDA CIVIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2012 HONDA
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice