1997 Honda Prelude Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 05V025000Jan 28, 2005486,659 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1997–2001, Accord 1999–2002, Acura TL 1999–2000

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

  Possible consequence: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

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• 02V120000May 16, 20021,000,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Honda Prelude 1997–1999, Acura CL 1997–1999, Honda Accord 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 Prelude 1996–1998, 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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NHTSA investigations

• PE05002Ignition-park interlockClosed · Jan 13, 2005

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