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2HGFG3B53CH521151
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
HONDA
Vehicle Model
Civic
Vehicle Trim
LX
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
2HGFG3B5*CH
Manufacturer Name
HONDA OF CANADA MFG., A DIVISION OF HONDA CANADA INC.
Model Year
2012
Plant City
ALLISTON
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
CANADA
Plant State
ONTARIO
Body Class
Coupe
Doors
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
5
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1802.577040
Displacement (CI)
110
Displacement (L)
1.802577040
Engine Model
R18Z1
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine Brake (hp) From
140
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
seat belts: front, rear, and rear center
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
2HG
World Manufacturer Identifier
FG3B5
Vehicle Descriptor Section
3
Check Digit
CH521151
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
28 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
Combined
31 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200
CO2 Emissions
286.6774193548387 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2012 HONDA Civic
Source
NHTSA Database
STEERING:COLUMN
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
Consequence:
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-
Campaign: 12V548000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CIVIC 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH MAY 2, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN O-RING, WHICH SEALS A CONNECTION IN THE FUEL FEED LINE, IS MISALIGNED. IF THE O-RING IS MISALIGNED, A SMALL FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED LINE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign: 11V288000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A LOSS OF DRIVE POWER AND MAY ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN SET WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK O
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact H
Campaign: 12V256000
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