NHTSA Recall 12V256000: Driveshaft (power train)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50,190 vehicles. It affects 2012 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V256000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | S40 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | June 4, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 honda civic vehicles. During assembly, the process required to seat the drivers side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. As a result, the driveshaft may separate.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Honda's recall campaign number is s40.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V256000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2012 |
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.