Recalls for 1973 Honda Civic

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION

Posted on: 1981-11-10
Description
Prolonged contact with road salt may, under certain conditions, cause serious rusting.  This can weaken certain undercarriage components: lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam and strut coil spring lower supports.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, treated with a rust preventive coating.  In some cases, replacement of components will be performed, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam, and strut coilspring lower supports.consequences of defect: weakened undercarriage components could lead to a loss of vehicle control and, possibly, an accident.note: this defect appears to be more serious in vehicles driven in areas where road salt is used extensively for snow removal.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Due to insufficient switch detent action, the circuits may not be complete ineither the off or the on positions.this could result in a loss of turnsignal and/or brake lamp function when the switch is in the off position, andcompleteor partial loss of the hazard warning system when the switch is in theon position.(correct by inspecting and replacing warning system.)