The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V706000·Announced 2017-11-09

Honda Recalls 2017 Civic Vehicles Due to Drivetrain Defect

Honda is recalling 2017 Civic Sedans and Coupes because a defective halfshaft may break, potentially causing the vehicle to roll away and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (drivetrain) that can lead to a roll-away situation and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, which reduces its strength.

The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle. This failure can allow a possible roll-away situation if the parking brake is not engaged, which increases the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 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 — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
5,404

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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