Known Recalls

Model year record

1981 Honda Prelude

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V086000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
95,951
Reported to NHTSA
1984-07-18
Owners notified
1984-08-20

Defect description

THE SPRINGS ARE HELD UP BY A METAL SUPPORT AROUND EACH SHOCK ABSORBER. VEHICLES DRIVEN REGULARLY IN AREAS WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED DURING WINTERTIME ARE SUBJECT TO RUSTING OF THESE SUPPORTS. RUSTING MAY EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SPRING TO BREAK THROUGH THE SUPPORT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE SPRING SUPPORTS AND SHOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED; DEPENDING ON CONDITION, THE COMPONENTS WILL BE RUSTPROOFED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—

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.