Recall - Steering Column Replacement
12-080November 20, 2012
Applies To:
2012 Civic - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Safety Recall: Steering Column
BACKGROUND
During vehicle assembly, the wrong tilt bracket was installed on the steering column on a small number of vehicles. If an affected vehicle is involved in a crash, the steering column may not absorb the force of the impact as designed.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this safety recall in December 2012.
Before doing work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by doing an iN VIN status inquiry.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the steering column.
PARTS INFORMATION
Steering Column: P/N 53200-TR0-A02
Break-Away Bolt (two required): P/N 35102-TRO-003
TORX Bolts (two required): P/N 90134-56A-A80
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 510105
Flat Rate Time: 1.6 hours (includes alignment)
Failed Part: P/N 53200-TRO-A02
Defect Code: 5GY00
Symptom Code: S6900
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the steering column. Refer to the online service manual, enter keyword COLUMN, and select Steering Column Removal and Installation.
2. Remove the two break-away bolts and remove the ignition switch assembly from the original steering column.
3. Transfer the ignition switch assembly to the new steering column using new break-away bolts.
4. Install the steering column. Refer to the online service manual.
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