1988 Honda Prelude Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1988 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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• 89V097000Jun 13, 198976,973 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1988

  Reported issue: The accelerator pedal stopper may be bent when excessive downward force is applied after pedal has contacted the stopper.

  Possible consequence: This could result in loss of accelerator control shouldpedal be caught and held down by bent stopper, which could cause an accident.

  Remedy: Install a support to prevent stopper from bending.

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• 89V093000Jun 8, 198925,252 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1988

  Reported issue: The rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for the front seats may not withstand the force required by fmvss 207.

  Possible consequence: Bracket failure could result in seat becoming loose;vehicles would not comply with fmvss 207.

  Remedy: Install a reinforcing plate to rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for each front seat.

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• 88V059000Apr 6, 198866,239 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1988

  Reported issue: Vibration and high underhood temperatures could cause power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal to develop a fluid leak.

  Possible consequence: If the fluid contacts the hot exhaust manifold, it maycause smoke and possibly an underhood fire.

  Remedy: Install an improved power steering supply hose assembly.

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• 87V171000Oct 29, 198799,088 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1988, Civic 1987–1988, Accord 1987–1988 +2 more

  Reported issue: Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6a and 6b was omitted from the manual.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.

  Remedy: Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages.

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• 87V122000Aug 4, 19877,893 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1988

  Reported issue: A small amount of coolant seepage may occur, and eventually residue may accumulate on the throttle valve.

  Possible consequence: Residue may cause throttle valve return-to-idle speed tobe slower than normal when accelerator pedal is released.

  Remedy: Replace throttle body assembly.

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