| Make : HONDA | Model : CIVIC | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19830801 - 19831101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V132000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19831223 | Date Received by ODI: 19831207 | Date Added to Database: 19831213 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2825 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
LEFT DRIVE SHAFT MAY DEVELOP CRACKS, AND MAY BREAK UNDER HEAVY LOADING SUCH AS THAT CAUSED BY RAPID ACCELERATION. THIS DEFECT ORIGINATED IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH HAS NOW BEEN IMPROVED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT DRIVE SHAFT ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED, AT NO CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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