1996 Honda Civic Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 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.

• 20V026000Jan 17, 20201,439,841 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: Honda Civic 1996–2000, CR-V 1997–2000, Accord 1998–2000 +6 more

  Reported issue: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

  Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer…

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• 96V106000Jun 18, 1996160,689 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Honda Civic 1996

  Reported issue: A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause a loss of the brake's power assist resulting in a reduction in braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.

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NHTSA investigations

• SQ98017Throttle cable stickingClosed · Sep 11, 1998
• SQ98012Condenser fan motor inoperativeClosed · Jun 30, 1998

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