HONDA CIVIC 1996: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99I002000

Make Model Year
HONDA CIVIC 1996
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1999-05-24 2000-02-17

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELS ROUGH OR NOTCHY WHEN YOU PRESS IT.

Consequence

IT MAY FEEL LIKE THE CAR IS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ARE REQUIRED TO MOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO MAKE SLIGHT SPEED ADJUSTMENTS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE.

Notes

HONDA HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE.OWNERS CAN CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.