1992 Honda Civic problems
The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global car line-up.
The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si.
The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia) and the CR-V (which, by extension, was used as the basis for the Honda FR-V).
The Civic is one of the all-time best-selling automobiles in the world, with over 27 million units sold since 1972 as of 2021.
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Common 1992 Honda Civic problems
The Honda Civic 1992 is known for idle problems, which can be caused by various factors. One common issue is air in the coolant system, which can cause the car to idle rough. This can be resolved by bleeding the system to remove any trapped air.
Another possible cause of idle problems in the 1992 Honda Civic is the timing belt. If the timing belt is worn or damaged, it can cause the engine to misfire, leading to rough idling. It is recommended to replace the timing belt at regular intervals to prevent such issues. If the timing belt snaps, it can cause significant damage to the engine, requiring costly repairs.
Bad injectors can also cause idle problems in the 1992 Honda Civic. Injectors are responsible for delivering fuel to the engine, and if they become clogged or damaged, it can lead to poor fuel delivery, causing the engine to idle roughly. It is recommended to check the voltage across the injectors and unplug them one at a time while the engine is running to see if the idle changes. If the injectors are found to be faulty, they may need to be replaced.
The IAC valve, which controls the idle airflow into the engine, can also cause idle problems in the 1992 Honda Civic. If the IAC valve is faulty or clogged, it can cause the engine to idle roughly or stall. It is recommended to check the IAC valve and replace it if necessary.
Vacuum leaks can also cause idle problems in the 1992 Honda Civic. Vacuum leaks can cause the engine to run lean, leading to rough idling or stalling. It is recommended to check the vacuum lines for small holes or cracks and replace them if necessary.
In summary, the 1992 Honda Civic can experience idle problems due to various factors, including air in the coolant system, worn or damaged timing belt, faulty injectors, faulty IAC valve, and vacuum leaks. It is recommended to regularly maintain the vehicle and address any issues promptly to prevent further damage.
What is the common problem of Honda Civic?
Brakes. Some Civic owners have complained of squealing brakes; Honda is said to be aware of the problem and working on a fix, though it's worth keeping in mind that any Civic you test drive with noisy brakes may not be easy to fix.
What years did the Honda Civic have problems?
The Honda Civic years 2001 – 2006 is a notorious batch of vehicles in the lineup with multiple engine and airbag issues. However, models from 2006 to 2008 and a few 2009 models had coolant issues such as leaks that could blow up your engine.
What Honda Civic is the best years?
The Best Years: 2019, 2020, 2021
2019, 2020, and 2021 – best years for the 10th generation Honda Civic, were the top rankers in platforms like Consumer Reports, VehicleHistory, Cars.com, and Kelley Blue Book.
How much was a Honda Civic in 1992?
Used 1992 Honda Civic Pricing
| Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |
|---|---|---|
| VX Hatchback 2D | $10,640 | $1,837 |
| DX Sedan 4D | $10,845 | $1,684 |
| LX Sedan 4D | $11,675 | $1,702 |
| Si Hatchback 2D | $11,990 | $2,111 |
1992 Honda Civic car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Civic problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Seat belts problems
- Tires problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Honda Civic vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Honda Civic
The NHTSA has received 106 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Honda Civic. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Honda Civic vehicles.
2011-06-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-23
- VIN: JHMEG8547NS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED AND TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR TWICE. THE CONTACT ALSO REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,105.
2010-08-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-01
- VIN: JHMEH969XNS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 1. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT EVENTS LEAD UP TO THIS FAILURE. 2. IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED APPROX. 90% OF THE TIME. (CAR IS IN PARK.) THIS PROBLEM DEVELOPED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WHICH CAN CAUSE A PROBLEM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY IF THE CAR IS STOLEN. 3. MECHANICS ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. *TR
2009-09-09
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-07
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HGEH2356NH
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 9/7/09. I WAS INJURED, AND HAD TO BE TAKEN TO SHOCK TRAUMA. MY SEAT BELT WAS ON BUT DID NOT WORK, AND BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WORK I RECEIVED A SEVERE HEAD INJURY AS WELL AS NECK AND BACK PROBLEMS, AND CONSTANT HEADACHES. *TR
2009-02-05
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-05
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA CIVIC. THREE MONTHS AFTER NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES WOULD SPORADICALLY LOSE TIRE PRESSURE. THE RISK OF A CRASH WAS INCREASED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE TIRES REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE TIRE REPLACEMENT, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE VIN, TIRE INFORMATION, AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
2008-02-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-24
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: PLEASE DESCRIBE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES, AND WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE; I.E, PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED (AND IF OLD PART IS AVAILABLE) DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN YOUR DESCRIPTION SUCH AS NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESS, OR PHONE NUMBER. *TR
2007-06-04
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-16
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA CIVIC LX. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TRENDSETTER SE TIRES, SIZE P175/70R13. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FLAT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. HE TOOK THE TIRE IN FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PUNCTURES OR DENTS. NEVERTHELESS, THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. LAST WEEK, THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRES TO GET INSPECTED AND ROTATED AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE INSPECTION, THE TIRE BECAME FLAT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEARS AUTO CENTER WHO ALSO COULD FIND NO FAILURES WITH THE TIRE. SEARS FILLED THE TIRE WITH AIR. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE TIRES ARE UNSAFE AND PLANS ON HAVING THEM REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 153,657 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,057.
2005-11-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-11
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD START AND THEN STALL IMMEDIATELY. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. HE FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS NOT MAKING CONTACT. HE REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH HIMSELF. THE VEHICLE IS WORKING CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. *AK
2005-09-12
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-08
- VIN: JHMEH9695NS
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY 1992 CIVIC EX 4 DR SEDAN ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTHBOUND ON 9/8/05. HE HAD THE A/C ON AND ALL WINDOWS AND MOONROOF CLOSED. HE HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND THEN HEARD WIND NOISE. A PASSING MOTORIST SIGNALED TO HIM TO LOOK UP, OPENED THE SUN SHADE, AND REALIZED THE ENTIRE GLASS MOONROOF WAS GONE!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED BY ME BRAND NEW AND IS IN IMMACULATE MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL CONDITION. IT HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED HONDA AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. I HAD NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER WITH THE MOONROOF. NO LEAKS, NO UNUSUAL NOISE, IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT HESITATION. THE CAR RECEIVED REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I AM GRATEFUL THAT NO ONE WAS BEHIND MY HUSBAND OR SOMEONE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED. HONDA ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. WHEN I ASKED WHAT I SHOULD HAVE LOOKED FOR TO KNOW THAT THERE WAS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH MY MOONROOF, THEY COULD NOT GIVE ME AN ANSWER. *NM
2005-08-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-05-20
- VIN: JHMEG865XNS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT:RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V063000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS LISTED THE RECALL. VEHICLE HAD A 90 DAY WARRANTY AT PURCHASE, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX IT. *AK
2004-04-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-29
- VIN: JHMEG8551NS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY 1992 HONDA CIVIC ON INTERSTATE FREEWAY AND CITY STREETS, I HAVE EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE ENGINE STALLING WITH NO WARNING. *AK
2003-11-23
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JHMEH9697NS
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: IN A FORWARD COLLISION, STRONG ENOUGH FOR MY HEAD TO PUNCH A 2 INCH HEMISPHERICAL INDENTATION INTO THE WINDSHIELD, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. THE IMPACT OF MY HEAD AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD RESULTED IN A MODERATE CONCUSSION. *LA
2003-11-11
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-11
- VIN: 1HGEG8543NL
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHEN ENTERING THE CAR & SITTING DOWN IN DRIVERS SEAT, THE BRACKET SUPPORTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK BROKE. THE SEAT IS NOW UNUSABLE & MUST BE REPLACED.*AK
2003-10-22
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN DRIVE AND FIRST GEAR. *AK
2003-04-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HGEH236XNH
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CONSUMER REQUESTING INFO ON PASSENGER. NAR 06/18/2003 *MR PLEASE REVIEW FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS. *CB
2003-02-28
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1HGEG8643NL
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE MIRROR.*JB
2002-07-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-28
- VIN: JHMEG8559NS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IN 1998 DISTRIBUTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AT THAT TIME I HAD DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED. SINCE THEN I HAD A SECOND DISTRIBUTOR PUT IN 6/22/2000 AFTER ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. SERVICE LIGHT AND DIAGNOSE POINTED TO BAD DISTRIBUTOR AGAIN. NOW IT 2002 AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON AGAIN. IT LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE THE SAME PROBLEM HOWEVER, I PLAN TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER SOON. DIAGNOSE CODE OF 9 FLASHES ON THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT. POINTS MAYBE TO DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE AGAIN. I AM SUBMITTING THIS IN AN EFFORT TO BE REIMBURSTED BY HONDA FOR REPAIRS I PAID FOR. I ALSO WANT HONDA TO KNOW THERE DISTRIBUTORS SHOULD BE RECALLED. I DISCOVERED THAT THE DISTRIBUTORS FOR 1991-1993 ACCORD AND 199201993 CIVICS ALL HAVE COMMON PROBLEMS.*AK
2002-03-22
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-20
- VIN: 2HGEH2456NH
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND REAR WHEEL ON LEFT HAND SIDE DISENGAGED. *AK DEALER STRAIGHTENED OUT RIM AND REBALANCED TIRE. *TT
2002-03-18
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1HGEG8548NL
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING DUE TO THE TIRES. TREAD WAS SEPARATING ON 3 OF THE TIRES, AND A BUBBLE WAS FOUND ON THE OTHER TIRE. TIRE SIZE P175/70R13. REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR HONDA, CIVIC, 1992. 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH A CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER, (1 TIRE WITH THE BUBBLE WAS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE), WHO FEELS THAT ALL 4 SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED FREE DUE TO DEFECTS. *JG*AK
2002-03-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-15
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING, DEALER REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
2002-02-27
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-29
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, THIS WAS THE ONLY TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS MADE BY YOKOHAMA.(TIRE SIZE P185/70R13). OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *YH
2002-02-27
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-29
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, THIS WAS THE ONLY TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS MADE BY YOKOHAMA.(TIRE SIZE P185/70R13). OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *YH
2001-09-16
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2HGEH2360NH
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AIR BAG & 3 POINT RESTRAINT FAILED AND INJURIES AND LOSS OF TEETH RESULTED. WHEN IS AN AUTO MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT???*AK
2001-06-22
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-12
- VIN: JHMEG8547NS
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT VIBRATION , STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. FRONT LEFT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. FIRESTONE/ BRIDGESTONE, SF-135ENE, P175/70R13, DOT ELFHCEM441. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN REIMBURSED DUE TO TIRE NOT BEING INCLUDED IN RECALL. *SLC
2001-05-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-01
- VIN: JHMEG8641NS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DISTRIBUTOR HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. PRIVATE MECHANIC HAS REPLACED ALL OF PLUGS AND RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER FIND ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE "THE DISTRIBUTOR WANTS TO DIE". *AK THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE EASILY AND STALLS AS WELL. *YH
2001-03-08
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1HGEG8546NL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: RUST AND CORROSION WERE DISCOVERED IN BOTH A-PILLARS AND ACROSS TOP IN BONDING AREA DURING WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION, THE RUST PROBABLY OCCURRED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD ON PREVIOUS OCCASION. NLM
1992 Honda Civic recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 13 recalls for different components of the 1992 Honda Civic.
2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
2008-08-11
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
2006-07-17
- Manufacturer: TRADESONIC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
2006-07-17
- Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
2006-05-24
- Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
2006-05-22
- Manufacturer: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
2006-05-15
- Manufacturer: E SPEED RACING
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
2006-04-18
- Manufacturer: TOM MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
2006-03-23
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
2006-03-21
- Manufacturer: POLI-AUTO, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
2006-03-13
- Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
1994-04-10
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POSITION OF THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNANTICIPATED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED RETAINING CLIP.
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