Recall 81V-136: 1976–1979 Honda Accord, 1973–1979 Honda Civic and 1 more
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Nov 6, 1981, covering about 936,774 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 81V136000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 | All years |
| Honda Civic | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 | All years |
| Honda Prelude | 1979 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 81V-136?
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.
How is recall 81V-136 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.