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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V106000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1995 to 05/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 160689 | 09/24/1996 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 06/18/1996 | 06/21/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of the brake's power assist resulting in a reduction in braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; check valve. vehicle description: sedans, hatchbacks and coupe model passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin june 21, 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 03078 | 10/17/2003 | 10004798 | Brake system indicator comes on and goes off. *tt | 01/08/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 204 | 02/16/2004 | 10014232 | Grunt noise after sitting for several hours. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10013779 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. honda tech line summary. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005927 | Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005871 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005929 | Clearing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 98600 | 04/01/1998 | 602145 | Information on abs diagnosis with pgm tester. *yc | 09/22/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||||
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004955 | Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. this includes 2004 insight and s2000. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/10/1996 | |||
| Loss of brake power assist, causing consumer to have an accident. *ak. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| On april 20, 2007, i wrecked my civic on the freeway when the car in front of me suddenly hit their brakes, and when i applied my brakes which did not work properly causing my car fishtailed and run into the cement freeway divider. my car was a total loss, and i had to buy another car. *tr | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine failed due to faulty key mount on crankshaft, and 2 belts came off pulley, vehicle loss control resulting in an accident. also, replaced windshield wiper/washer, exhaust system, throttle cable, emissions, axles, brakes, cv boots, and floor mat. *ak 8jb | |||
| 01/09/1996 | |||
| This vehicle has had numerous problems including: brake failure, transmission failure - causing it to stall and start on occasions, tire blowouts, the electronic doors, windows and locks malfunction, and an air conditioner that does not drain properly causing excessive mold growth. | |||
| 07/27/1996 | |||
| Drove vehicle, hit another vehicle, brakes failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/09/1996 | |||
| Abs brakes failed. | |||
| 01/21/1997 | 2 | ||
| Weather wet; driving; started turning into driveway; vehicle started to slide; had no brakes or steering control; hit parked vehicle; 2nd time going around curve 6/13/97, had same problem with same weather conditions; will be taking to dealer. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 04/03/1997 | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a vehicle collision. consumer also states that the driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give futher details. *ak | |||
| 11/05/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 06/21/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes locked up , causing accident. | |||
| 10/25/1996 | |||
| Driving along about 40 mph when abs brakes failed, did not hit anything but air bags deployed, vision blocked, causing an accident. *ak *ak | |||
| 12/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. *sd | |||
| Abs brakes, when applying the brakes, the vehicle brakes failed on three occasions. please describe. *ak | |||
| 04/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Vehicle accidents due to brake failure, recall notice sent after accidents. (attorney for consumer). | |||
| 3 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| While driving and when applying brakes the pedal gose to the floor, giving no response, and if conditions are wet the vehicle will slide. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Recall 96v106000. the hydraulic brakes drag, the brake rotors have been changed, the problem still exists. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/16/1996 | ||
| Brake boot failed. | |||
| 05/30/1997 | 05/03/1996 | ||
| While driving about 20 mph in rainy weather consumer put on brakes and the vehicle swerved and turned on the other side of the road, spinned around and hit the back of a another vehicle, consumer stated that the air bags did not deploy. has contacted the dealer. *ak also passengers seat collasped.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed prior to recall, causing accident. | |||
| 06/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Attempted to stop at a railroad crossing by applying the brakes and the brakes failed and caused the consumer to rearend the vehicle in front.*ak consumer states this is not vehicle.( attorney for client)*jb | |||
| 07/29/1996 | 1 | 06/13/1996 | |
| Brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing accident. | |||
| 1 | 04/29/1996 | ||
| While approaching a traffic circle applied brakes and there were no brakes, causing consumer to have an accident, some injuries were sustained. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1996 | 0 | ||
| Brakes failed until vehicle warmed up. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 4 | 04/26/1996 | |
| Whenever the brakes were applied, front brakes would chatter when driving 55mph the brakes would pulsate. at low speed they would not feel the pulsating. been to dealer numerous times for brakes. rotors & pads had been changed. so far, only happened 3 times. *ak | |||
| Accelerator gets stuck after acceleration , causing alot of wear on the brakes. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 10 | 07/04/1996 | |
| Front brakes constantly locked up. *ak | |||
| 03/11/1997 | 08/28/1996 | ||
| Front disc brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries. *ak | |||
| While driving, at approx. 45mph around curve, experienced brake failure, when made attempt to slow/stop, brake action seemed ineffective, hit a tree. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/23/1999 | 74000 | 7 | |
| I own a 1996 honda civic ex,, i am having alot of trouble with rotors going bad. i have changed the brakes bought new roters and i'm having trouble with the abs not working right.as there been a recall on this problem?*ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Recall 96v106000. the hydraulic brakes drag, the brake rotors have been changed, the problem still exists. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 7 | ||
| Brake rotors keep warping. has happened 3 different times. at dealer's & rotors cut down. no warranty. rotor problem keeps returning. *ak | |||
| 0 | |||
| Front disk rotors failed. | |||
| 07/07/1996 | |||
| Brakes are overheating and causing the rear rotors to warp. rotors were turned at 3,000-5,000 miles. rotors are warping again at 18,000 miles. this condition causes the vehicle to shake in the rear end when applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| Was driving and applied the abs anti-lock brakes and they failed, pedal went to the floor, took to dealer, replaced the master cylinder . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 06/10/1996 | |||
| Loss of brake power assist, causing consumer to have an accident. *ak. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/05/1996 | 1 | 03/31/1996 | |
| Brake booster failed. | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Power brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 10/29/1995 | ||
| Brake system safety valve failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 12/13/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Brake booster check valve failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Recall 96v10 000/brakes:hydraulic:power assist:check valve: reporting an ongoing problem with poor brake performance. dealer/manufacturer notified. please provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 3 | 05/01/1996 | |
| While driving the consumer went to apply the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor, the vehicle slid about 30ft. before stopping. dealer has been contacted. *ak the consumer received a recall notice on brake booster check valve and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer told him the vehicle was in good condition. after a while the vehcile needed new brakes and consumer replaced it at his expense. the consumer is asking for reimbursment. *yh | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Brake check valve failed. | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake booster vacuum hose failed, causing brake failure/accident. | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Brake check valve failed failed twice, resulting in accidents prior to/after recall repairs (96v-106). *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| While driving the vehicle's brake booster check valve stuck, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/06/1996 | |||
| 96v106, recall related, backing out of driveway applied brakes, impact 6:00 postion, speed 10mph, notication letter received when accident occurred, vehicle in for repair and dealership refused to repair. *ak | |||
| 08/16/1996 | |||
| Recall related, abs brake failure, when applied had extened stopping distance, impact 12:00 position, dual airbags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1996 | 0 | 03/30/1996 | |
| While driving, slowed for light in rainy, put on brakes, brakes failed, car did not stop, went through a light, resulting in an accident/injury prior to recall (96v-106). *ak | |||
| 07/23/1996 | |||
| Loss of power assist check valve, causing the consumer to have a accident prior to recall 96v106000.*ak | |||