NHTSA Recall 18V817000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,016 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V817000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | O3A |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | November 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V817000
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.