Honda · Canada · Mod
Honda Civic: Powertrain
Affects Honda Civic · 1986 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, during a high driveshaft stress situation such as rapid acceleration or deceleration, the left side driveshaft could break and cause a sudden loss of power. Note: Vehicles equipped with 1.3 litre or 1.5 litre engines.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational