NHTSA Recall 86V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V045000; Date: Mar. 20, 1986
Consequence of defect: during high stress situations, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration, the drive shaft could break without warning and cause a sudden loss of power and a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Honda Civic
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 17,338
Recall Summary:
Left side drive shaft could develop cracks near the outer joint.
How to Fix:
Replace left drive shaft with a properly manufactured part.
Recall Notes:
System: left side drive shaft. Vehicle description: passenger cars and vans.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 4, 1986
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