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Safety recall · 86V045000

Power train: driveshaft Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 20, 1986. It covers about 17,338 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V045000
Reported
Mar 20, 1986
Vehicles
17,338
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Left side drive shaft could develop cracks near the outer joint.

The risk

Consequence of defect: during high stress situations, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration, the drive shaft could break without warning and cause a sudden loss of power and a vehicle crash.

The fix

Replace left drive shaft with a properly manufactured part.

Contacts

System: left side drive shaft. Vehicle description: passenger cars and vans.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V045000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Honda Civic353A

Questions

Is the 86V045000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V045000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V045000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on March 20, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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