2018 Honda Civic Recall: Equipment (NHTSA 18V421000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2018 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents
  1. What does the official notice say?
  2. Risk if left unaddressed
  3. Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
  4. Additional notes
  5. How to check if your vehicle is affected
  6. Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.

Risk if left unaddressed

If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer's fix (remedy)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.

Additional 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.

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 18V421000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 18V421000?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.

What happens if this recall isn't fixed?

If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 18V421000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 18V421000, reported on 20/06/2018. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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