Honda Civic 1976
Model Civic made in 1976 by Honda got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension.
Model 1976
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
79V102000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1974 to 08/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 132573 | 11/30/1979 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/20/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The internal muffler pressure can create a split in the seam if the muffler is in a deteriorated condition. if this condition exists, the exhaust gas escaping from the split seam can cause excessive heating of a small area of the rear storage compartment. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a muffler cover to prevent excessive floor temperatures in case of muffler seam splitting. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: exhaust; muffler, resonator.consequences of defect: the overheated compartment floor may damage carpet and,if combustible materials are placed in direct contact with the compartmentfloor, they may become ignited and cause a vehicle fire and serious personalinjury. | |||||||||||||||
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81V136000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 09/01/1972 to 08/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 936774 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/06/1981 | 11/10/1981 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Prolonged contact with road salt may, under certain conditions, cause serious rusting. this can weaken certain undercarriage components: lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam and strut coil spring lower supports. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, treated with a rust preventive coating. in some cases, replacement of components will be performed, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam, and strut coilspring lower supports.consequences of defect: weakened undercarriage components could lead to a loss of vehicle control and, possibly, an accident.note: this defect appears to be more serious in vehicles driven in areas where road salt is used extensively for snow removal. |