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2004 HONDA Civic

15 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #07V512000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The CNG tank in your vehicle is where you store compressed natural gas. In some cases, a severe interior fire may occur near the rear seat, causing uneven heating of the tank.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the tank could rupture, leading to an explosion and potentially ejecting the tank from the vehicle, putting you at risk of serious harm.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will install a heat-insulating material to the rear seat back to prevent uneven heating, and this service is free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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High Priority #19V501000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The passenger airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety device that helps protect you in a crash. In certain models, the inflator might degrade over time and potentially explode, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying and cause serious injury or even death to you or your passengers. This is a life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should get it done as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
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High Priority #19V499000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is the part that helps deploy the airbag in a crash. In certain affected models, this inflator can fail and explode, causing sharp metal shards to fly towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments towards you or other passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
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High Priority #19V182000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's driver air bag inflator is a critical safety device that rapidly fills the air bag in a collision. Unfortunately, some of these inflators in your 2001-2014 Honda or Acura vehicle may have been installed incorrectly during a previous repair.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator malfunctions in a severe crash, it could explode and send sharp metal fragments into the passenger compartment, causing serious injury or even death to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty inflator with a safer, redesigned one, free of charge. This repair is urgent, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice and have your vehicle checked by a certified technician.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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High Priority #18V268000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The front passenger air bag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. However, in certain models, it might not have been installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys improperly, it could cause serious injury or even death. This is a critical safety issue, and you should address it as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect the air bag and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Just bring your vehicle in when you receive the recall notice, and the repair will be done for free.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
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High Priority #15V370000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The passenger side airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in case of a crash. However, in certain models, this airbag's inflator could be prone to moisture damage, which could cause it to rupture during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, leading to serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that demands immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
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High Priority #15V320000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle has a driver airbag that's designed to deploy in a crash. Over time, a combination of factors could cause the airbag's inflator to rupture, which could send sharp metal fragments into you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures in a crash, you could be seriously injured or killed by metal shrapnel from the airbag. This is a severe and potentially life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and have it done promptly to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
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High Priority #14V700000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. But in certain Honda models from 2001-2005, the airbag's inflator might not work properly in high-humidity areas like Florida or Hawaii.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator fails, it could explode and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you and your passengers in a crash. This could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Honda will replace your passenger airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. Your dealer will do the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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High Priority #14V353000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle has a Takata airbag inflator that could fail when the passenger side airbag deploys. This inflator is like a tiny bomb that helps inflate the airbag to protect you in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could shoot out and hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's free.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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High Priority #04V550000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat belt anchor may have a faulty washer that restricts its movement, which could cause the seat belt to be improperly positioned.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt is improperly positioned, it could increase your risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
A free inspection will be performed at a dealership to check the front seat belt anchor. If it's faulty, the washer will be replaced with a new one to ensure proper movement, all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT WASHER, WHICH COULD RESTRICT ANCHOR MOVEMENT. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED FOR CERTAIN OCCUPANTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED BELT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS FOR RESTRICTED MOVEMENT. IF AN ANCHOR DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WASHER WITH A COUNTERMEASURE WASHER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Moderate #09E025000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
DOPE, INC.
What Happened
Your headlight assembly is the part that helps you see the road and warns other drivers. This recall affects aftermarket headlight assemblies that were installed on various vehicles, and they don't meet safety standards because they're missing amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving at night and the amber side reflectors are missing, it could be harder for other drivers to see your vehicle, and that could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Dope, Inc. will give you a full refund for the faulty headlight assembly. You should contact Dope, Inc. at 1-626-272-1798 to arrange for the refund.
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Original — What Happened
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Moderate #07E104000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Manufacturer
SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.
What Happened
The side and rear windows on your vehicle are made of a special type of glass called tempered glass. In some cases, the glass used in these windows might not break into small, safe pieces like it's supposed to, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is in an accident and the glass shatters, it could cause serious injuries to you or your passengers. The shards of glass could fly everywhere and cut or puncture your skin.
Free Fix
Your local glass repair shop will replace the side and rear windows with new, safe tempered glass at no cost to you. Just contact them when you receive the recall notice, and they'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Original — Remedy
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
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Moderate #06E064000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
TRADESONIC
What Happened
The combination lamp in your vehicle's exterior lighting system helps other drivers see you on the road. Some replacement lamps sold for your vehicle are missing a crucial reflective part called an amber side reflector.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this reflector, other drivers might not be able to see you as easily, especially at night or in low light conditions. This could lead to a car crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the lamp with a new one that includes the necessary reflective part, and it won't cost you a thing — the repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Moderate #06E032000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
TOM MOTORSPORT, INC.
What Happened
The amber reflectors on your vehicle's headlight and corner light assemblies help make you more visible to other drivers. In some aftermarket Eagle Eyes and Sonar headlights and corner lights, these reflectors are missing, which affects your vehicle's visibility on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber reflectors, your vehicle may be harder to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will reimburse you for the cost of replacing the non-compliant lights with new ones that meet safety standards. This is a free service, and you should contact Tom Motorsport at 626-968-4007 to start the process.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
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Moderate #06E023000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
ANZO USA, INC.
What Happened
ANZO replacement headlight assemblies on your vehicle may be missing an important safety feature - amber side reflectors. These reflectors help make your vehicle visible to other drivers, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber reflectors, your vehicle's headlight beams won't be properly visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
ANZO will replace the headlamp assemblies with ones that include the necessary amber reflectors at no cost to you. You should contact ANZO directly at 909-468-3688 to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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AIR BAGS
8 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other HONDA Civic Years

2019
4 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
2 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
9 recalls
2010
8 recalls
2009
8 recalls
2008
7 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
15 recalls
2005
15 recalls
2003
24 recalls
2002
24 recalls
2001
27 recalls
2000
18 recalls

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