1977 HONDA CIVIC Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 79V102000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1974 - 07/31/1977
- Affected:
- 132,573
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a muffler cover to prevent excessive floor temperatures in case of muffler seam splitting.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 77V072000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition
- Affected:
- 33,552
- Defect:
- A short circuit may occur in the manually operated choke override mechanism. this could cause the override mechanism housing and outer cover of the choke cable to melt and burn.
- Correction:
- Dealer will reposition the resistor to prevent interference between the choke cable holding plate and the lead wire of the resistor, without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; choke override mechanism.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to a vehicle fire and seriousinjuries to passengers.note: if smoke odor is noticed upon starting vehicle, the ignition key shouldbe turned off and vehicle should not be driven. dealer will arrange for the carto be towed in for repairs.
- Campaign:
- 81V136000 on 11/09/1981
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1972 - 07/31/1979
- Affected:
- 936,774
- Defect:
- Prolonged contact with road salt may, under certain conditions, cause serious rusting. this can weaken certain undercarriage components: lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam and strut coil spring lower supports.
- Correction:
- Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, treated with a rust preventive coating. in some cases, replacement of components will be performed, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam, and strut coilspring lower supports.consequences of defect: weakened undercarriage components could lead to a loss of vehicle control and, possibly, an accident.note: this defect appears to be more serious in vehicles driven in areas where road salt is used extensively for snow removal.
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