The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V548000·Announced 2012-11-21

Honda Recalls 2012 Civic Vehicles Due to Incorrect Steering Column Assembly

Honda is recalling 2012 Civic vehicles manufactured in late October 2012 because they were assembled with incorrect steering columns that may lack proper energy-absorbing characteristics.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect steering column assembly) that could increase the risk of injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 26, 2012, and October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

The defect means the steering column may not have proper energy-absorbing characteristics. This condition could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CIVIC
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
157

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CIVIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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