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NHTSA recall 79V102000

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Honda Civic

Reported Apr 20, 1979132,573 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Aug 1, 1974 – Aug 1, 1977

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will install a muffler cover to prevent excessive floor temperatures in case of muffler seam splitting.

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Vehicles in this recall

Honda Civic
197519761977

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: exhaust; muffler, resonator.consequences of defect: the overheated compartment floor may damage carpet and,if combustible materials are placed in direct contact with the compartmentfloor, they may become ignited and cause a vehicle fire and serious personalinjury.