NHTSA recall 96V-106 (96V106000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 18, 1996 - about 160,689 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V106000
Also written as: 96V-106
Reported: June 18, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~160,689
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

A SOAPY LUBRICANT WAS USED TO INSERT THE CHECK VALVE INTO THE VACUUM HOSE WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE TO STICK.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF THE BRAKE'S POWER ASSIST RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE CHECK VALVE BY WASHING THE VACUUM HOSE WITH HOT WATER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-106 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Civic - 1996

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