Recall 96V-106: brake booster check valve can stick (1996)
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What causes "Recall 96V-106: brake booster check valve can stick (1996)" on the Honda Civic EK (1996-2000), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA campaign 96V-106 (about 160,689 cars): a soapy lubricant used at assembly made the booster check valve stick in its vacuum hose. Fix: Dealers clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.
Symptoms
Reduced power assist; a harder brake pedal.
Cause
NHTSA campaign 96V-106 (about 160,689 cars): a soapy lubricant used at assembly made the booster check valve stick in its vacuum hose.
Fix (summary)
Dealers clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water. Check by VIN.
Other EK problems
- Recall 97V-193: passenger airbag assembled wrong (1997-98)
- Recall 99E-015: accessory floor mat can catch the accelerator (1996-98)
- Recall 02V-120: ignition switch contacts can wear (1998-2000)
- Recalls 20V-026 / 20V-027: driver airbag inflator (1996-2000)
- Recalls 01V-380 / 02V-051: faulty rear seat belt buckles (2000)
- Oil leak between engine and transmission: rear main seal (TSB 01-040)
More for this car
- All Honda Civic EK (1996-2000) fitment answers · EK common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 96V-106: 1996 Civic brake booster check valve may stick (160,689 units) — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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