Recall
Honda Prelude — 88V059000
NHTSA ID
88V059000
Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-04-06
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Units Affected
66,239
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.
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.