Vehicle recall 88V180000 · November 18, 1988
Honda Civic and Acura Integra
Under high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged.
- Consequence
- This could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility.
- Remedy
- Install a contact unit holder that would prevent loosening.
- Notes
- System: front windshield wiper assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V180000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 1988
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- November 18, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 360,198
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Acura Integra (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Honda Civic (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
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