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Recall campaign87V173000

Recall 87V173000: 1988 Honda Civic

Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Report received
Nov 13, 1987
Manufacturer
American honda motor co.
Potentially affected
4,514vehicles
Model years
1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Electronic fuel injection control unit may cause idle speed to increase by about 550 rpm while car is stopped in gear.

Possible consequence

Higher than normal idle could create potential for lossof vehicle control.

Remedy

Replace electronic fuel injection control unit.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.