1990 Honda Civic recall: automatic transmission
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on September 4, 1990. It covers about 18 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18
- reported
- Sep 4, 1990
- owners notified
- Sep 10, 1990
- related complaints
- 6
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Due to an improperly machined internal shaft in the transmission, the pawl mechanisim may not fully engage when transmission is in the park position.
- Risk
- Vehicle could roll while the transmission is in the parkposition and a crash could result.
- Remedy
- Install an improved parking pawl shaft.
Recall number 90V163000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 1990 1990
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 90V163000
Is there a recall on the 1990 Honda Civic automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 90V163000, reported on September 4, 1990, covers about 18 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 90V163000?
Install an improved parking pawl shaft.
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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