Vehicle recall 79V102000 · April 20, 1979
1975-1977 Honda Civic
The internal muffler pressure can create a split in the seam if the muffler is in a deteriorated condition.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The internal muffler pressure can create a split in the seam if the muffler is in a deteriorated condition. If this condition exists, the exhaust gas escaping from the split seam can cause excessive heating of a small area of the rear storage compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a muffler cover to prevent excessive floor temperatures in case of muffler seam splitting.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: exhaust; muffler, resonator.consequences of defect: the overheated compartment floor may damage carpet and,if combustible materials are placed in direct contact with the compartmentfloor, they may become ignited and cause a vehicle fire and serious personalinjury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V102000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 20, 1979
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- November 30, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 132,573
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Civic (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
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