NHTSA Recall # | 30755 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 81V136000 |
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Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 1976 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Date of notification | 04/07/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/72 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/08/79 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 06/11/81 |
Report created | 10/11/81 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 936774 |
Defect summary | Prolonged contact with road salt may, under certain conditions, cause serious rusting. This can weaken certain undercarriage components: lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam and strut coil spring lower supports. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, treated with a rust preventive coating. In some cases, replacement of components will be performed, without charge to owner. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam, and strut coilspring lower supports. Consequences of defect: weakened undercarriage components could lead to a loss of vehicle control and, possibly, an accident. Note: this defect appears to be more serious in vehicles driven in areas where road salt is used extensively for snow removal. |