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Vehicle recall 96V106000 · June 18, 1996

1996 Honda Civic

A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick.
Consequence
This condition can cause a loss of the brake's power assist resulting in a reduction in braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; check valve. Vehicle description: sedans, hatchbacks and coupe model passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin June 21, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V106000
Reported to NHTSA
June 18, 1996
Filed by
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Owner notification
September 24, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
160,689
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recall 96V106000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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