1986 Honda Prelude Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 Honda Prelude. 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.

• 95V103001May 24, 19953,700,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1986–1991, Accord 1986–1991, Civic 1986–1991 +3 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 92V028001Apr 15, 1993920,583 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1983–1987, Accord 1986–1987

  Reported issue: If the plastic coating of the fuel filler and/or breather pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the plastic coating and the steel pipes, and the accumulation could cause corrosion which would eventually rust through the affected pipes, allowing gasoline fumes and fuel to leak.

  Possible consequence: Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.

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