1996 Honda Civic recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on June 18, 1996. It covers about 160,689 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 160,689
- reported
- Jun 18, 1996
- owners notified
- Sep 24, 1996
- related complaints
- 61
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of the brake's power assist resulting in a reduction in braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.
Recall number 96V106000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 96V106000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Honda Civic hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 96V106000, reported on June 18, 1996, covers about 160,689 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V106000?
Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.
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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