1984 HONDA CIVIC Recalls (3)

Campaign:
83V131000 on 12/12/1983
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 10/31/1983
Affected:
10,421
Defect:
Production tolerance errors could allow accidental hood opening. if the hood is not securely latched in the fully locked position, driving at high speed or hitting a large bump could cause the hood to open without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace defective hood latches at no charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood latch.consequences of defect: if the secondary latch does not engage, and the hoodopens while the vehicle is in motion, the driver"s vision could be blocked,creating a risk for an accident.

Campaign:
83V132000 on 12/12/1983
Component:
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 10/31/1983
Affected:
2,825
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.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the left drive shaft on vehicles that have not been previously corrected, at no charge.
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.

Campaign:
88V117000 on 08/03/1988
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:
06/30/1983 - 02/28/1985
Affected:
279,821
Defect:
Under certain conditions, mechanical fuel pumps may develop fuel leakage at crimped seam between the two fuel pump halves.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the engine compartment creates apossibility of a fire.
Correction:
Install an improved fuel pump assembly.
Notes:
System: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons equipped with carburetors.

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