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- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.
- Risk
- The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The right halfshaft, which carries power from the transmission to the front wheel, may have been improperly heat treated. This reduces its strength, so it can break. If it breaks, the engine may be unable to move the vehicle, and if the parking brake is not engaged, the vehicle can roll away. Either situation raises the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners of affected 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. Dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number and replace the halfshaft if necessary, then align the front wheels. The repair is free of charge.
Check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or contacting an authorized Honda dealer. You can also call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall number K0E. Until the repair is done, always set the parking brake when parking.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Civic | 2017 |
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