Recall 98V018000: 1998 Honda Accord and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 10, 1998

Manufacturer

American honda motor co.

Potentially affected

33,966vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (honda accord sedans manufactured from september 18, 1997 to january 10, 1998; coupes manufactured december 11, december 15, 1997, and january 5, 1998; acura 2.3cl manufactured october 22, 1997 through january 7, 1998). During manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission cover. This irregularity can limit the movement of the parking pawl actuation level and prevent adequate engagement of the parking gear pawl. This does not comply with fmvs no. 114, "theft protection."

Possible consequence

This condition can cause the vehicle to roll down an incline when the transmission is locked in "park," increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will install a collar on the transmission parking pawl to ensure proper movement of the actuation lever.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Acura CL55 complaints
• 1998 Honda Accord1,200 complaints