Honda Civic 1996 - Exterior lighting - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Honda Civic 1996

Recalls
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Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.	E (Equipment)	61944	04/03/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	03/23/2006	03/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes	This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E064000	TRADESONIC	E (Equipment)	4029		OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	07/17/2006	07/17/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Notes	This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
06E038000	ALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES	E (Equipment)	724	05/10/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	05/08/2006	05/08/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.
Notes	Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E040000	E SPEED RACING	E (Equipment)	1648	05/10/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	05/15/2006	05/18/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Notes	This recall only pertains to e speed racing aftermarket combination lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E060000	AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC	E (Equipment)	87745	08/01/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	06/29/2006	06/29/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Corrective Summary	Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06E044000	J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES	E (Equipment)	1215	07/10/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	05/22/2006	05/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	J & a auto accessories will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact j & a auto accessories at 310-327-4981.
Notes	This recall only pertains to j & a auto accessories aftermarket headlamp assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
09E012000	SABERSPORT	E (Equipment)	16270	05/11/2009	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	04/07/2009	04/07/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
06E049000	CK MOTORSPORT, INC.	E (Equipment)	27176	07/01/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	05/24/2006	06/05/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
06E032000	TOM MOTORSPORT, INC.	E (Equipment)	845	04/17/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	04/18/2006	04/18/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 honda civic, 1990-2005 honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. the recall began april 17, 2006. owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket lights and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by american honda motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
06E023000	ANZO USA, INC.	E (Equipment)	292000	05/09/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	03/13/2006	03/14/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
09E025000	DOPE, INC.	E (Equipment)	42540	07/28/2009	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	05/11/2009	05/11/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
06E025000	POLI-AUTO, INC.	E (Equipment)	1450	05/02/2006	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	03/21/2006	03/21/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall is expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
Notes	Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
08E050000	K2 MOTOR CORPORATION	E (Equipment)	1921	12/17/2008	OVSC	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	08/11/2008	08/14/2008	571	108
Defect Summary	K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
051	03/20/1997	52040	Do not replace the headlight assembly if the side trim is coming loose. *jd	07/17/1997
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
97042	08/04/1998	609930	The rubber headlight trim has come loose or is missing. yd	04/11/2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
97007	12/15/1998	604385	Customer may complain that turn signal switch does not cancel after making a turn. *tt	04/27/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
01/01/2006	160000
	Clear plastic over headlight clouding up reducing light available.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH
03/16/2006	125000	1	04/01/1996
	Dt*: the contact stated the power windows were inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it was determined the wiring harness needed to be replaced. it was taken to the dealership for repair. also, the hazard light was inoperable. the dealership determined the hazard light switch needed to be replaced.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09/24/1997		1	12/01/1995
	Both headlight got water in them when car washed-replaced seals and lenses-warranty, windshield made howling noise at freeway speeds-resealed twice-warranty, left front seat would not move back and forth-replaced track-warranty, dead battery-replaced-warranty, rt front seatbelt would not retract-installed new seatbelt-warranty. *ak
05/14/1997		4	04/01/1995
	I am working with ins co. to resolve accident that occured due to defect
01/01/1997		1	05/07/1996
	Head lamps fog up when water enters.
09/01/1996		2	02/01/1996
	Headlights failed.
07/04/1996		1	02/01/1995
	Headlight failed.
11/01/1995		1	03/01/1995
	Head light failed due to broken seals.
11/01/1996		1	08/08/1997
	Left front head light failed.
11/01/1996		1	07/01/1997
	Head light failure.
03/01/1997		2	01/20/1996
	Both headlights have leaks that allow water to enter and accumulate inside. the lenses fog up ans sooner or later this may lead to a short circuit and a possible electrical fire.
09/27/1996		1	06/03/1996
	Headlights failed, causing poor visibility.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
03/25/2004	30000	1
	The dealer replaced the turn signal unit at 30,000 miles. 79,000 later the unit needed to be replaced again at the owners expense. nm the turn signal switch would not reset after the turn was made. nm