1997 Honda Accord Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Honda Accord. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V120000May 16, 20021,000,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Honda Accord 1997–1999, Acura CL 1997–1999, Honda CR-V 1997–1999 +5 more

  Reported issue: On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.

  Possible consequence: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

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• 99V069000May 10, 1999124,875 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Honda Accord 1997–1998, Acura RL 1996–1998, TL 1996–1998 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.

  Possible consequence: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

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• 98V231000Sep 22, 1998967,771 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
  Covers: Honda Accord 1995–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sedan, coupe and wagon passenger vehicles except the dx model and models with v6 engines. The factory installed air conditioner wire harness was improperly routed allowing some wires to rub against each other, eventually causing a short circuit.

  Possible consequence: The short circuit canpossibly cause the underhood wireing to overheat and smoke, causing a fire in the engine compartment. A short circuit can also result in a blown fuse or dead battery.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of these wires. Any harness improperly routed will be inspected for damage and the routing will be corrected. If any insulation is worn through and the copper wires are exposed, the harness will be replaced. Dealers will also install plastic tubing to protect the…

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