| Make : HONDA | Model : PRELUDE | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870401 - 19880301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V059000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880407 | Date Received by ODI: 19880406 | Date Added to Database: 19880412 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 66239 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK. |
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Consequence:
IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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