Make : HONDA | Model : CIVIC | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : 19740801 - 19770801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V102000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791130 | Date Received by ODI: 19790420 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 132573 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INTERNAL MUFFLER PRESSURE CAN CREATE A SPLIT IN THE SEAM IF THE MUFFLER IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE EXHAUST GAS ESCAPING FROM THE SPLIT SEAM CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEATING OF A SMALL AREA OF THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER COVER TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE FLOOR TEMPERATURES IN CASE OF MUFFLER SEAM SPLITTING. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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