Visibility: windshieldRecall 90V-126 · 1990 Honda Civic
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 90V-126 covers 65 1990 Honda Civic for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
POOR ADHESION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN PAINT LAYERS IN THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AREA DUE TO DEFECTIVE PAINT BATCHES OR OVERSPRAYING.
The risk
PAINT SEPARATION IN THE WINDSHIELD AREAS WOULD LEADTO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 212 RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. LOSS OF WINDSHIELDRETENTION ABILITY COULD CAUSE WINSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNINGAND HARM VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.
The fix
REINSTALL WINDSHIELD TO INSURE PROPER RETENTION.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD; FMVSS 212.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; DX/LX SEDANS.
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 April 1, 1990 to May 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.