NHTSA recall 12V-256 (12V256000)
power train recall reported June 4, 2012 - about 50,190 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V256000
- Also written as
- 12V-256
- Manufacturer number
- S40
- Reported
- June 4, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~50,190
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.
Why it is dangerous
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-256 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.