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Recall campaign88V180000

Recall 88V180000: 1985–1987 Honda Civic and 1 other model

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Report received
Nov 18, 1988
Manufacturer
American honda motor co.
Potentially affected
360,198vehicles
Model years
1985–1987

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

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.

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.