NHTSA Recall 01V329000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 295 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V329000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | October 22, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 25, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During the assembly process, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, and a broken plastic piece could travel into the intake chamber.
Safety risk
If the plastic piece lodges in the throttle body, the throttle could stick in a partially open position. Although the driver can always stop the car by applying additional brake force, or by taking other actions (i.e., shift into neutral, turn off the ignition key, etc.), if the car continues to maintain speed when the driver is expecting it to slow, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If damage is found, the dealer will locate and remove the broken plastic piece, and replace the air cleaner box lid. Owner notification began on october 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V329000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.