1998 Honda Passport Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 Honda Passport. 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.

• 10V436000Sep 22, 2010149,992 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Honda Passport 1998–2002, Isuzu Rodeo 1998–2002, Axiom 2002

  Reported issue: Isuzu is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 isuzu rodeo and model year 2002 isuzu axiom vehicles, and honda is recalling certain 1998-2002 honda passport vehicles, that were originally sold, or are currently registered, in the states of maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio…

  Possible consequence: Excessive corrosion may result in the left or right rear suspension lower link bracket becoming detached from the frame, which can affect vehicle handling and potentially cause a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension lower link bracket area. For vehicles in which little or no corrosion is found, the area will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound. For vehicles in which corrosion has damaged the rear suspension lower link bracket and affected its connection to the vehicle frame, a…

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• 00V058000Mar 2, 2000213,736 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Honda Passport 1998–1999, Isuzu Rodeo 1998–1999, Amigo 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Paint was applied unevenly on the rear axles, resulting in insufficient paint hardness. Should this occur on the surface that contacts the rear axle lower link bracket bolt head and/or nut, the nut may loosen.

  Possible consequence: The bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle lower link joint nut and bolt.

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• 98V170000Jul 24, 199855,475 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
  Covers: Honda Passport 1998, Isuzu Rodeo 1998, Amigo 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S

  Possible consequence: If a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (pcm) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the pcm to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.

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• 98V170002Jul 24, 199816,838 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
  Covers: Honda Passport 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. A ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. This improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S

  Possible consequence: If a terminal is fractured, the powertrain control module (pcm) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the pcm to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.

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• 97V206002Nov 13, 199730 vehicles potentially affected
  Unknown or other
  Covers: Honda Passport 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with a driver's side optional equipment rubber floor mat. Repeated movement of the driver's feet and actuation of the accelerator pedal can result in a shifting of the mat's position. This shifting can cause an interference with the accelerator pedal.

  Possible consequence: This could cause a restriction of the pedal's return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Honda is asking for the return of the floor mat set and will reimburse owners for the cost of the rubber floor mat set along with any return shipping costs.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA09018Rear Suspension Lower Link DetachmentClosed · Dec 7, 2009
• PE09030Rear suspension lower link failureClosed · Jun 16, 2009
• EA99008Braking system/absClosed · Mar 31, 1999
• PE98053Broken accelerator pedalClosed · Oct 9, 1998
• PE98051Braking system/absClosed · Sep 23, 1998

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