The 1984 Honda Civic has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can develop a leak at its seam and cause an engine compartment fire.
The fuel pump concern applies only to carbureted models, where the two halves of the pump can separate at their crimped seam over time, allowing fuel to escape near hot engine components. On the structural side, a tolerance error in the hood safety catch can allow the hood to fly open at highway speeds or after hitting a large bump, instantly blocking the driver's view of the road. There is also a drivetrain concern: the left side driveshaft can develop a crack at the boot locator groove, and under hard acceleration or deceleration, that crack can cause the shaft to break and cut power to the wheels without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump's crimped seam may leak fuel over time, which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
What the fix does
An improved fuel pump will be installed to prevent fuel leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The left driveshaft may crack at the boot locator groove. During rapid acceleration or deceleration, the shaft could break suddenly, causing loss of power.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing tolerance issue in the hood safety catch may prevent the hood from latching fully. At high speed or over large bumps, an incompletely latched hood could open suddenly and block the driver's view.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
