Honda Civic recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 16, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2017–2018 Honda Civic

Recall number

18V817000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,016 units

Why it was recalled

If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.