Steering: columnRecall 12V-548 · 2012 Honda Civic
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 12V-548 covers 157 2012 Honda Civic for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V548000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 26, 2012 to October 30, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.