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Safety Recall: 12V548000

12V548000 Reported: 11/21/2012 Component: STEERING:COLUMN

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Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

Safety Risk

The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Additional Notes

Honda's campaign recall number is S69. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected Vehicles