2001-2002 Honda Civic recall: engine

American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on October 22, 2001. It covers about 295 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 295
reported: Oct 22, 2001
owners notified: Oct 25, 2001
related complaints: 132

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During the assembly process, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, and a broken plastic piece could travel into the intake chamber.
Risk: If the plastic piece lodges in the throttle body, the throttle could stick in a partially open position. Although the driver can always stop the car by applying additional brake force, or by taking other actions (I.e., shift into neutral, turn off the ignition key, etc.), if the car continues to maintain speed when the driver is expecting it to slow, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If damage is found, the dealer will locate and remove the broken plastic piece, and replace the air cleaner box lid. Owner notification began on october 25, 2001. 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.

Recall number 01V329000

Affected vehicles

Honda Civic 2001-2002 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 132 complaints about engine problems.

2001 Honda Civic 2002 Honda Civic

Questions about recall 01V329000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Honda Civic engine?

Yes. Recall 01V329000, reported on October 22, 2001, covers about 295 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V329000?

Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If damage is found, the dealer will locate and remove the broken plastic piece, and replace the air cleaner box lid. Owner notification began on october 25, 2001. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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