NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V421
Manufacturer Honda
(American Honda Motor Co.)
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 13
Random Characters on Certification Label
If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner’s ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is U23.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your Honda has a Recall
June 21, 2018
Version 1
Safety and Non-Compliance Recall: 2018 Civic Certification Label Missing Production Date
Supersedes 18-071, Non-Compliance Recall: 2018 Civic Certification Label Missing Production Date, dated June 15, 2018
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
| 2018 | Civic | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility. |
BACKGROUND
During manufacturing, the certification label was printed without the month and year. This causes the vehicle to be noncompliant with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 567, “Certification.” In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect manufacturing date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory.
Failure to repair a vehicle subject to a recall or campaign may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits from the customer or anyone else harmed as a result of such failure. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this safety recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the certification label.
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
| Certification Label | Controlled Part | 1 |
NOTE
Once an appointment is scheduled with the customer, order a certification label from TRS. Make sure you have the VIN available when you call 800-880-1072 between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm PST.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Defect Code | Symptom Code | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
| 8150C2 | Remove and replace the certification label. | 0.3 hr | 6CM00 | U2300 | A18071A | 42762-TLA-A01 |
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Open the driver’s door, and locate the certification label.
- Confirm the VIN on the dashboard matches the VIN on the new certification label.
- Use a heat gun and a plastic tool to remove the label. Be careful not to scratch or damage the paint.
- After the label is removed, using isopropyl alcohol on a lint free cloth, thoroughly clean the area where the new label will be attached. Make sure there is no residue from the old label, and allow the alcohol to dry.
- Apply the new certification label 5 mm below the striker. Make sure the label is applied in the same orientation as the removed label.
NOTE
Make sure the label is properly applied to the body, and make sure there are no wrinkles, tears, or bubbles on the new label.
- As a secondary confirmation, have another person confirm the VIN on the new certification label with the VIN on the dashboard.
END
A18-071
June 21, 2018
Version 1
Manufacturer Notice
June 21, 2018
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
Recall Acknowledgement
July 16, 2018
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