Honda Civic recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 11, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2016 Honda Civic

Recall number

16V526000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11,846 units

Why it was recalled

If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.