Investigation EA88026: 1986–1988 Acura Legend

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 8, 1988

Closed

Jan 10, 1991

Model years

1986–1988

Subject

Sudden acceleration

Component: Power train

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer:under dp88-005 american hondaprovided the statistics given above.honda also verified that the power-train installed in the accura legend is also sold to austin rover and usedin the sterling vehicle.a number of the complaints reported directly tohonda have been investigated by field personnel, who consistently have notfound any apparent component or subsystem malfunctions to which theincidents could be attributed.analysis:the rates of complaints and accidents involving the subjectvehicles are significant.further detailed review of this matter isappropriate and should include the acquisition and analysis of informationfrom austin rover regarding the sterling vehicle.status:detailed analysis of information are being conducted.investiga-tion is concentrated on acura legend.meetings have been held with themanufacturer to review and analyze consumer complaints for clues as toorigin of the problem.no component failures or malfunctions have beenidentified as causal to date.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1988 Acura Legend33 complaints
• 1987 Acura Legend9 complaints
• 1986 Acura Legend17 complaints