Hood: latchRecall 83V-131 · 1984 Honda Civic
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 83V-131 covers 10,421 1984 Honda Civic for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PRODUCTION TOLERANCE ERRORS COULD ALLOW ACCIDENTAL HOOD OPENING. IF THE HOOD IS NOT SECURELY LATCHED IN THE FULLY LOCKED POSITION, DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR HITTING A LARGE BUMP COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE HOOD LATCHES AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD LATCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SECONDARY LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE, AND THE HOODOPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE DRIVER"S VISION COULD BE BLOCKED,CREATING A RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT.
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, 1983 to November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.