1988 Honda Prelude

1988 Honda Prelude Recalls

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1988 Honda Prelude Recalls

1988 HONDA PRELUDE Recall ID from NHTSA: 89V097000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 13, 1989

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 76973
Model Affected
1988 HONDA PRELUDE

1988 Honda Prelude Defect Summary:
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER MAY BE BENT WHEN EXCESSIVE DOWNWARD FORCE IS APPLIED AFTER PEDAL HAS CONTACTED THE STOPPER.

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL SHOULDPEDAL BE CAUGHT AND HELD DOWN BY BENT STOPPER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
INSTALL A SUPPORT TO PREVENT STOPPER FROM BENDING.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
76973

Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
1988 HONDA PRELUDE Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V171000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1987

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 99088
Model Affected
1988 HONDA PRELUDE

1988 Honda Prelude Defect Summary:
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Defect Consequence:
VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Remedy:
UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
99088

Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
1988 HONDA PRELUDE Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V122000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 04, 1987

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7893
Model Affected
1988 HONDA PRELUDE

1988 Honda Prelude Defect Summary:
A SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR, AND EVENTUALLY RESIDUE MAY ACCUMULATE ON THE THROTTLE VALVE.

Defect Consequence:
RESIDUE MAY CAUSE THROTTLE VALVE RETURN-TO-IDLE SPEED TOBE SLOWER THAN NORMAL WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7893

Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
1988 HONDA PRELUDE Recall ID from NHTSA: 89V093000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 08, 1989

Vehicle Component: SEATS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 25252
Model Affected
1988 HONDA PRELUDE

1988 Honda Prelude Defect Summary:
THE REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.

Defect Consequence:
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEAT BECOMING LOOSE;VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.

Remedy:
INSTALL A REINFORCING PLATE TO REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR EACH FRONT SEAT.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
25252

Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
1988 HONDA PRELUDE Recall ID from NHTSA: 95V103001
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 24, 1995

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 3700000
Model Affected
1988 HONDA PRELUDE

1988 Honda Prelude Defect Summary:
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Defect Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3700000

Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
1988 HONDA PRELUDE Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V059000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 06, 1988

Vehicle Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 66239
Model Affected
1988 HONDA PRELUDE

1988 Honda Prelude Defect Summary:
VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy:
INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
66239

Notes:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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