Recall 12V-256
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2012 Honda Civic: Power train (driveline, driveshaft).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-256
- Reported
- June 4, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 50,190 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 honda civic vehicles. During assembly, the process required to seat the drivers side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. As a result, the driveshaft may separate.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda's recall campaign number is s40.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 2012