NHTSA recall 90V163000
Power Train · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
September 4, 1990report date
18units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Due to an improperly machined internal shaft in the transmission, the pawl mechanisim may not fully engage when transmission is in the park position.
Why it matters: Vehicle could roll while the transmission is in the parkposition and a crash could result.
The fix: Install an improved parking pawl shaft.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1990 Honda Civic.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 90V163000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.