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Honda Civic Recall 12V548: Steering:Column

NHTSA campaign 12V548, reported November 21, 2012, 157 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V548Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
Risk
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda's campaign recall number is S69.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Honda Civic2012