Driveline: driveshaftRecall 86V-045 · 1986 Honda Civic
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 86V-045 covers 17,338 1986 Honda Civic for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT COULD DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE OUTER JOINT.
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING HIGH STRESS SITUATIONS, SUCH AS RAPID ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD BREAK WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
REPLACE LEFT DRIVE SHAFT WITH A PROPERLY MANUFACTURED PART.
SYSTEM: LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND VANS.
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 January 1, 1986 to February 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.