The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251733-honda-civic-2012-recall-steering · Recall date November 21, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V548000
“HONDA CIVIC (2012) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 21, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251733-honda-civic-2012-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 12V548000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V548000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V548000 — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) HONDA CIVIC (2012) recall — Steering Hello, I own a HONDA CIVIC (2012) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 12V548000 from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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