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Honda during assembly, the process required to seat the DRIVER’S side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed.

NHTSA campaign 12V-256 · Reported June 4, 2012 · 50,190 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Honda Civic
VEHICLES AFFECTED
50,190
REMEDY
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported a problem with the driveline driveshaft. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVER’S SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.

WHY IT MATTERS

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE “PARK” POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.

WHAT TO DO

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-256.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012Honda Civic

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