Recall 90V-163
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 1990 Honda Civic: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-163
- Reported
- September 4, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 18 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Due to an improperly machined internal shaft in the transmission, the pawl mechanisim may not fully engage when transmission is in the park position.
The risk
Vehicle could roll while the transmission is in the parkposition and a crash could result.
The fix
Install an improved parking pawl shaft.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: transmission; park pawl.vehicle description: dx and LX sedans with automatic transmissions.
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 1990