Honda is recalling your 2012 Civic because it has a steering column that might not work correctly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the steering column might not absorb the impact properly, which could hurt you.
Free Fix
Honda will contact you and fix or replace the steering column for free at a dealer near you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's driver's side driveshaft may not have been properly secured during assembly, which could cause it to separate.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft separates, you may lose power while driving, and the vehicle could roll away if the parking brake isn't set, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect and replace your driver's side driveshaft for free at a dealership, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your fuel system's fuel feed line has an O-ring that might not be properly aligned, which could cause a small fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a risk of a fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
Honda will replace the fuel feed line assembly for free, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CIVIC 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH MAY 2, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN O-RING, WHICH SEALS A CONNECTION IN THE FUEL FEED LINE, IS MISALIGNED. IF THE O-RING IS MISALIGNED, A SMALL FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED LINE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
