1986 Honda Civic Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1986 Honda Civic. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V103001May 24, 19953,700,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Honda Civic 1986–1991, Accord 1986–1991, Prelude 1986–1991 +3 more

  Reported issue: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then…

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• 88V180000Nov 18, 1988360,198 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: Honda Civic 1985–1987, Acura Integra 1986–1987

  Reported issue: Under high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged.

  Possible consequence: This could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility.

  Remedy: Install a contact unit holder that would prevent loosening.

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• 86V045000Mar 20, 198617,338 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
  Covers: Honda Civic 1986

  Reported issue: Left side drive shaft could develop cracks near the outer joint.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Replace left drive shaft with a properly manufactured part.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE94052Seat belt buckle failsClosed · Jul 11, 1994

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