Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V059000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-04-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V059000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
66,239
Reported to NHTSA
1988-04-06
Owners notified
1988-04-07

Defect description

VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Notes

SYSTEM: POWER STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Honda Prelude1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.