Vehicle speed control: cruise controlRecall 87V-173 · 1988 Honda Civic
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 87V-173 covers 4,514 1988 Honda Civic for a vehicle speed control: cruise control problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE IDLE SPEED TO INCREASE BY ABOUT 550 RPM WHILE CAR IS STOPPED IN GEAR.
The risk
HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE COULD CREATE POTENTIAL FOR LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
REPLACE ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION CONTROL UNIT.
SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION CONTROL UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
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 July 1, 1987 to October 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.