IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH OR PEDESTRIAN INJURY.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251735-honda-civic-2012-recall-power-train · Recall date April 6, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V256000
“HONDA CIVIC (2012) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 6, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251735-honda-civic-2012-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 12V256000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V256000).
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service 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 12V256000 — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) HONDA CIVIC (2012) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a HONDA CIVIC (2012) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 12V256000 from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service 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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