1998 HONDA PRELUDE Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 99V069000 on 05/09/1999
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Manufactured:
- 08/19/1997 - 02/19/1998
- Affected:
- 124,875
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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:
- This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began may 17, 1999.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 or acura 1-800-382-2238.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 02V120000 on 05/19/2002
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 08/18/1997 - 07/30/1998
- Affected:
- 1,000,000
- Defect:
- 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:
- Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch. owner notification began june 14, 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 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 05V025000 on 01/30/2005
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 08/05/1997 - 08/02/1998
- Affected:
- 486,659
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
- Consequence:
- If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
- Notes:
- Honda recall nos.p68, p69.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06E060000 on 06/28/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 87,745
- Defect:
- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
- Correction:
- Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1998 HONDA PRELUDE TSBs (73)
- Bulletin:
- 98005
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Symptoms with the alloy wheel center cap missing. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98030
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Clunking sound from the power window motor. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98600
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Information on abs diagnosis with pgm tester. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98074
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Concerns with engine hesitation or stumble can be felt under light acceleration between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm. *yc updated 10/09/07. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 99001
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- On vehicles thru vin jhmbb6...wc003961 with manual transmission, the a/c suction line may rub against the radiator hose support bracket. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 97048
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- Vehicle may experience clunking noise from the truck area. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 100598
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- E-mail information regarding non-safety related problems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98066
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Information concerning warped/\deformed upper windshield molding. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 99048
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Concerns with moonroof rattling when open. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010999
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Information on security system tripped sensor feature. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010999
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Brief information on what to look for when the doors lock erratically. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010999
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding service manual revisions and illustrations of the exhuast and intake shaft rocker orifices. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010999
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Timing belt auto-tensioner oil. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 97052
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the door is difficult to open from the inside on vehicles thru vin jhmbb6 ... xc010811. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98066
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- A condition exist where the upper windshield molding is warped or deformed. *tt this bulletin 00-064 replaced bulletin 98-066 dated march 28, 2000. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031600
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Information regarding complaints that the steering wheel column will not hold at set position. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 00064
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Concerns with warped or deformed windshield molding. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00033
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns with the malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code p0740 (lock-up clutch does not engage) stored in the ecm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 011098
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Tips on immobilizer. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 011098
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on active torque transfer system (atts) indicator on with no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00090
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rear suspension clunks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01010
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, the timing belt makes a flapping noise because its improperly tensioned. the noise is most noticeable between 1800 and 2600 rpm. *rc
- Bulletin:
- 95057
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5th gear. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00033
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble code p0740 (lock-up clutch does not engage) stored in the tcm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 051000
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Brief information regarding complaints of steering wheel tilt. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010200
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding main and rod bearing journal size marking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010200
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010200
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Information on programming immobilizer keys. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010400
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Subject regarding a leaking torque converter. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010201
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Information on diagnosing clutch pressure switches when experiencing harsh or late upshifts and downshifts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01070
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift. *et
- Bulletin:
- 01070
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding parts to correct 5th gear grinding. *et
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject on regarding: engine mechanical
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject on regarding: black smoke on hard acceleration. *et
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Information regarding: transmission/driveline. *et
- Bulletin:
- 010101
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject on regarding: bulb check logic. *et
- Bulletin:
- 010601
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding bulb check logic. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01093
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Subject regarding malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0133. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 901
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 011001
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *yd
- Bulletin:
- 011001
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 102
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Experiencing a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperatures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010102
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Information on power door locks that may lock by themselves or may cycle twice to unlock and then lock themselves. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5905
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 010202
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Information on troubleshooting multiple misire diagnostic trouble codes p0301, p0306). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010202
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Concerns with front suspension squeaking in cold weather. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 302
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00039
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Service information regarding immobilizer system (type 1). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010402
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010402
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Information on testing for interal leaks with diagnostic trouble code p1456 or p1457. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010402
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding automatic transmission shift problems - slippage, flare, hard upshift. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010103
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions. *tt *jb
- Bulletin:
- 020103
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set. *tt *jb
- Bulletin:
- 303
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1202
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 060103
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Grade logic control information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 060103
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Vehicle's emission type. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00064
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Concerns with warped or deformed windshield molding. *tt update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03078
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Brake system indicator comes on and goes off. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1003
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. various models including the 2004 insight and s2000. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 110102
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 110102
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor out? check blower motor operation. honda servicenews. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 110102
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1002
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1002
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Clearing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). honda october tech line information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1002
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1002
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1002
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. honda october tech line information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 11012003
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. honda. servicenews. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 11012003
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p0740, p0741 repair tips. another look. honda servicenews. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05012004
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Type 1 immobi brake codes available on the interactive network (honda). *nm
- Bulletin:
- 804
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1279, pgm tester software error. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 204
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password. *nm
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