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Safety recall · 90V126000

Visibility: windshield Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 10, 1990. It covers about 65 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
90V126000
Reported
Jul 10, 1990
Vehicles
65
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Poor adhesion may occur between paint layers in the windshield mounting area due to defective paint batches or overspraying.

The risk

Paint separation in the windshield areas would leadto non-compliance with fmvss 212 retention requirements. Loss of windshieldretention ability could cause winshield to separate from vehicle without warningand harm vehicle occupants and others in the vicinity.

The fix

Reinstall windshield to insure proper retention.

Contacts

System: windshield; fmvss 212.Vehicle description: passenger cars; dx/lx sedans.

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 90V126000.
  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
1990 Honda Civic9210B

Questions

Is the 90V126000 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 90V126000?

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 90V126000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on July 10, 1990. 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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