NHTSA recall 12V256000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Honda Civic
Reported Jun 4, 201250,190 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number S40
The defect
Honda IS recalling certain model year 2012 honda civic vehicles. during assembly, the process required to seat the drivers side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. as a result, the driveshaft may separate.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.