Honda Civic (2012): Steering
Recall 12V548000 · Nov 21, 2012 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
157
vehicles affected
157
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V548000
- Date
- Nov 21, 2012
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 157
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
What can happen
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V548000?
1 model: Honda Civic (2012), about 157 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V548000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What can happen?
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.