Large Recall NHTSA · 99E015000 Reported May 10, 1999

Honda/accessory floor mats

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 943,005 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99E015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
943,005
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 10, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: accessory driver-side floor mats used in 1996-1998 honda civic vehicles. due to the shape of the floor on these vehicles, a mispositioned floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal.

Safety Consequence

The floor mat could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position.

Corrective Action

If a customer has a genuine honda driver-side floor mat, dealers will install a positive floor mat retention system consisting of a grommet in the floor mat and a pin bracket in the car.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 99E015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99E015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99E015000?

NHTSA recall 99E015000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on May 10, 1999. It addresses: Honda/accessory floor mats. The recall affects approximately 943,005 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99E015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.