NHTSA Recall 79V102000
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1979-04-20. An estimated 132,573 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.