HONDA CIVIC 2012: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V548000

Make Model Year
HONDA CIVIC 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-10 2012-11-21 2012-11-28

Production Dates: 2012-10-26 - 2012-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S69

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 157

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

Consequence

The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes

Honda's campaign recall number is S69.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.