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NHTSA Campaign ID:
99V069000 Component: Suspension: Independent Front Control Arm: Lower: Ball Joint Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: Honda |
Model: Prelude |
Recall Date: 05/10/1999 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected:
126,875 Manufactured: 05/1997 - 09/1997 |
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Defect Summary:
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.Consequence Summary: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
02V120000 Component: Electrical System: Ignition: Switch Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: Honda |
Model: Prelude |
Recall Date: 05/20/2002 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,000,000 Manufactured: 07/2000 - 07/2000 |
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Defect Summary:
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.Consequence Summary: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification is expected to begin during June 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. |
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