Investigation · Closed
THROTTLE CABLE STICKING
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 99I002000.
Campaign 99I002000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Due to the agency's investigation into this matter, honda agreed to conduct a safety recall to notify owners of the 1996-1998 honda civics and install a positive floor mat retention system on the driver's side (genuine honda) floor mat.furthermore, honda will conduct a product improvement campaign to inspect and replace certain model year 1996 civic throttle cables equipped with cables not having the latest revisions. Since each throttle cable is date coded the subject cables are easily identifiable.this investigation is closed; further use of the agency resources does not appear warranted.the agency may take further action on this matter if warranted by future circumstances.see full closing resume for additional details.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.