Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 79V-102 · 1975–1977 Honda Civic
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 79V-102 covers 132,573 1975–1977 Honda Civic for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V102000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE INTERNAL MUFFLER PRESSURE CAN CREATE A SPLIT IN THE SEAM IF THE MUFFLER IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE EXHAUST GAS ESCAPING FROM THE SPLIT SEAM CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEATING OF A SMALL AREA OF THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER COVER TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE FLOOR TEMPERATURES IN CASE OF MUFFLER SEAM SPLITTING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EXHAUST; MUFFLER, RESONATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAY DAMAGE CARPET AND,IF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE COMPARTMENTFLOOR, THEY MAY BECOME IGNITED AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY.
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 August 1, 1974 to August 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FIRES CAUSED BY MUFFLERNHTSA