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NHTSA recall 83V132000

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Honda Civic

Reported Dec 7, 19832,825 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Aug 1, 1983 – Nov 1, 1983

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the left drive shaft on vehicles that have not been previously corrected, at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Honda Civic
1984

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; drive shaft.consequences of defect: a sudden loss of driving power could cause a loss ofvehicle control and possibly, an accident.