Six problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1997 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Throttle cable sticks at low speeds - when pressed, it "snaps lose" going to 1/2 throttle, jerking car forward, snapping necks of driver and passengers. Is a severe safety problem - could cause an accident by slamming vehicle into back of lead vehicle. Ref: campaign id 99i002000. Honda dealer says this is not a warranty or product improvement campaign item.
Honda of America will not honor replacement of throttle cable per NHTSA campaign id 99i002000 despite local Honda dealer confirming problem with cable. I was never notified of this campaign and only learned of it by proactively searching recall notices on the web.
The accelerator pedal feels rough or notchy when you press it. The car does not respond properly when traveling at low speeds and are required to move the accelerator pedal to make slight speed adjustments. This is the same problem described for 1996 Honda Civic. I have it on my 1997 Civic. Honda will not correct the problem on my 1997 Civic. I am concerned that this is a serious saftey hazard. If the throttle cable sticking problem becomes worse, it could cause the throttle to stick wide open.
Throttle cable sticks at low speeds - when pressed, it "snaps lose" going to 1/2 throttle, jerking car forward, snapping necks of driver and passengers. Is a severe safety problem - could cause an accident by slamming vehicle into back of lead vehicle. Ref: campaign id 99i002000. Honda dealer says this is not a warranty or product improvement campaign item.
A vehicle speed control recall (NHTSA campaign id number : 99i002000) related to my vehicle is posted on the NHTSA website. I have the specific problem described in this recall. However, both the Honda dealer and manufacturer said they did not find such a recall on my vehicle and refuses to pay for the fix. My vehicle make, model and year: make : Honda model : Civic year : 1997 the posted recall make, model and year: make : Honda model : Civic year : 1997 the NHTSA campaign id number is 99i002000 I feel the vehicle speed control recall poses a risk to my safety and I would appreciate it if NHTSA would assist me in getting the issue resolved. Thank you for your assistance.
Consumers vehicle is involved in product improvement campaign 99i-002 to replace the throttle cable which causes the accelerator pedal to feel rough, when consumer contacted dealer for repair he was denied services. Nlm.