Honda 2017 Civic Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Roll Away
Honda recalls 2017 Civic sedans and coupes with potentially weak halfshafts that could cause vehicle roll away if parking brake isn't engaged. Affected owners should contact Honda for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2017 Civic sedans and coupes because the right halfshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, making it weaker. This could cause the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake isn't engaged, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225990-honda-2017-civic-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-roll.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225990-honda-2017-civic-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-roll · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V706000
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“Honda 2017 Civic Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Roll Away.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225990-honda-2017-civic-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-roll. Based on NHTSA recall #17V706000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V706000).
Why it’s dangerous
The halfshaft may be weaker due to improper heat treatment. If the parking brake isn't engaged, the vehicle could roll away, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Honda Civic sedans and coupes are affected. Drivers who park without engaging the parking brake are at higher risk of vehicle roll away.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Honda Civic Sedan or Coupe models. The recall began December 8, 2017, and affects vehicles with improperly heat-treated right halfshafts.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Get Halfshaft Inspected
Dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number and replace it if necessary, along with wheel alignment.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V706000 (September 11, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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