Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle may be missing or have an incorrect owner's guide, which is a manual that explains how to use safety features in your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't have the correct information, you may be more likely to get hurt in a crash or have an accident.
Free Fix
Honda will send you a notification and fix the problem for free by replacing the owner's guide kit at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
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