Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 90V-163 · 1990 Honda Civic
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 90V-163 covers 18 1990 Honda Civic for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED INTERNAL SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE PAWL MECHANISIM MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.
The risk
VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARKPOSITION AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
The fix
INSTALL AN IMPROVED PARKING PAWL SHAFT.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; PARK PAWL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DX AND LX SEDANS 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 August 1, 1990 to August 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.