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Honda Civic Recall 88V180: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

NHTSA campaign 88V180, reported November 18, 1988, 360,198 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V180AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Problem
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy
INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Acura Integra19861987
Honda Civic198519861987