NHTSA recall 86V045000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Honda Civic
Reported Mar 20, 198617,338 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Jan 1, 1986 – Feb 1, 1986
The defect
Left side drive shaft could develop cracks near the outer joint.
The risk
Consequence of defect: during high stress situations, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration, the drive shaft could break without warning and cause a sudden loss of power and a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Replace left drive shaft with a properly manufactured part.