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NHTSA recall 96V106000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Honda Civic

Reported Jun 18, 1996160,689 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Aug 1, 1995 – May 1, 1996

The defect

A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick.

The risk

This condition can cause a loss of the brake's power assist resulting in a reduction in braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.

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Vehicles in this recall

Honda Civic
1996

Notes

System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; check valve. Vehicle description: sedans, hatchbacks and coupe model passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification IS expected to begin june 21, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.