1996 HONDA ACCORD Recalls (13)

Campaign:
98V231000 on 09/24/1998
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
04/18/1994 - 05/19/1997
Affected:
967,771
Defect:
Vehicle description: sedan, coupe and wagon passenger vehicles except the dx model and models with v6 engines. the factory installed air conditioner wire harness was improperly routed allowing some wires to rub against each other, eventually causing a short circuit.
Consequence:
The short circuit canpossibly cause the underhood wireing to overheat and smoke, causing a fire in the engine compartment. a short circuit can also result in a blown fuse or dead battery.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of these wires. any harness improperly routed will be inspected for damage and the routing will be corrected. if any insulation is worn through and the copper wires are exposed, the harness will be replaced. dealers will also install plastic tubing to protect the harness.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin october 8, 1998.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E023000 on 03/13/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
292,000
Defect:
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which 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.
Correction:
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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:
06E025000 on 03/20/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,450
Defect:
Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. 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:
Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall is expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
Notes:
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:
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:
06E032000 on 04/17/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
845
Defect:
Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 honda civic, 1990-2005 honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. headlights and corner lights 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:
Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. the recall began april 17, 2006. owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket lights and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by american honda motor company.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:
06E040000 on 05/17/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
1,648
Defect:
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment 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:
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to e speed racing aftermarket combination 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:
06E044000 on 05/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
1,215
Defect:
Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. 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:
J & a auto accessories will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact j & a auto accessories at 310-327-4981.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to j & a auto accessories aftermarket headlamp assemblies 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:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the 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:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.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.
Campaign:
06E065000 on 07/16/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
3,593
Defect:
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed 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:
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aj motorsport 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:
06E064000 on 07/16/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
4,029
Defect:
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed 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:
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to tradesonic 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:
08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,921
Defect:
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1996 HONDA ACCORD TSBs (72)

Bulletin:
95041
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
an occasional screeching noise when the driver's window is lowered. the noise is usually heard when the power window motor is cold. it becomes more frequent as the condition gets worse. replace the driver's side window regulator. on the ac
Bulletin:
94024
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
a 'clunk' noise when you roll window down. replace the window glass mounting bolts. adjust the door glass and the run channel.
Bulletin:
93049
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
when driving on a rough road, a creaking noise is heard from one or more points on the instrument panel. make sure there is clearance between the instrument panel and the gauge assembly. relocate and apply ept to the wiring harnesses. appl
Bulletin:
A65
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Announcement that longer mounting bolts for installation of the optional rear spoiler are available and will alleviate installation problems. *tw
Bulletin:
97008
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Static when adjusting the radio volume. *tw
Bulletin:
97016
Component:
221200 seats:front assembly:recliner
Summary:
Manually adjustable seats hard to release.. *jd
Bulletin:
97018
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Rear wheel bearing noise. *jd
Bulletin:
A970013
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Thermostat and gasket kit. *jd
Bulletin:
97025
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Torque converter does not lock up - a faulty thermostat keeps the engione from reaching normal operating temperature in cold weather. *tw
Bulletin:
97080195057
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Fifth gear shift fork was not manufactured properly. *yc
Bulletin:
97092297060
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with front door glass comes out of run channel. *yc
Bulletin:
97102796050
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Vehicle experiencing brake fluid leaking from the abs modulator. *yc
Bulletin:
97101395057
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the transmission grinds when shifting into fifth grinds. *yc
Bulletin:
97102094024
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Experiencing a "clunk" noise when you roll the window down. *yc
Bulletin:
98009
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ticking noise from the valve train. *yc
Bulletin:
98009
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ticking noise from the valve train. *yc
Bulletin:
96050
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Concern of brake fluid leak from the abs modulator. *yc
Bulletin:
98042
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns of oil seepage from the engine block. *yc
Bulletin:
98040
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp on. *yc
Bulletin:
A980027
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Subject on brake assembly fluid (cci #20). *tt
Bulletin:
A980034
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on new powertrain control modules. tt
Bulletin:
A980001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information on installing cam holder kit. *tt
Bulletin:
98009
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Experiencing ticking noise from the valve train. *tt
Bulletin:
090199
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Information on troubleshooting exhaust gas recirculation (egr) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0401 and p1491. *tt
Bulletin:
98058
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Corrosion on the antenna'a cozxial connector in the back of the audio unit causing, poor radio reception, with static, noticed mostly on the am band. yd
Bulletin:
98040
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Concerns with the malfunction indicator lamp on, and and automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p0740 stored in the powertrain control module. *tt
Bulletin:
000101
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Information when diagnosing an srs diagnostic trouble code. *tt
Bulletin:
011098
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Information on diagnosing the ceiling lights. *tt
Bulletin:
011100
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Subject regarding campaign parts available for open ordering for front balancer shaft oil seal retainer kit. *tt
Bulletin:
161000
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding the front balance shaft retainer product update. *tt
Bulletin:
161200
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Information on diagnosing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble code 1-8, accumulator volume. *tt
Bulletin:
95057
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5th gear. *tt
Bulletin:
011000
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Letter to service manager regarding product update campaign - balancer shaft oil seal. *tt
Bulletin:
00073
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
A condition may exist where the front balancer shaft oil seal may back out of the oil pump housing over time. if this happens, the oil can be rapidly pumped out of the engine without warning causing serious engine damage if continued to
Bulletin:
011000
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual. *tt
Bulletin:
010400
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Information on preventing diagnostic trouble code 1-3 after anti-lock brake system (abs) modulator work. *tt
Bulletin:
00073
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Product update regarding front balancer shaft oil seal. *tt
Bulletin:
010201
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Information used when the abs control unit sets a diagnostic trouble code 1-8 (accumulator volume problem). *tt
Bulletin:
A000036
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Parts information bulletin regarding product update for the front balancer oil seal retainer kit. *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:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding: dtc p0133. *et
Bulletin:
010101
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Information on regarding: brakes abs dtc. *et
Bulletin:
010701
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Subject on regarding tach fluctuation and/or a/t dtc p0725. *et
Bulletin:
061301
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information regarding balancer shaft oil seal labor operation . *et
Bulletin:
010901
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Information regarding water leakage during a car wash. *yh
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:
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:
02057
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit growling or whining from one or both of the rear wheels when driving. *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:
107
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding obdii advanced diagnostics on isis. *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:
010103
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Searching isis for diagnostic trouble code information. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
010103
Component:
034420 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings
Summary:
Rear brake shoe kits now available. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
020103
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set. *tt *jb
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:
603
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361, tdc sensor and dtc p1381, cyp sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
070103
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361 and dtc p1381 set - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
110102
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt
Bulletin:
100102
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Soggy floor carpet during car wash. honda servicenews. *tt
Bulletin:
100102
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Leakage from moonroof glass weatherstrip. honda servicenews. *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:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt
Bulletin:
404
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
Audio, anti-theft codes. honda. tech line summary. *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:
1102
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Odometer accuracy. honda tech line summary. *tt
Bulletin:
05012004
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network. *nm
Bulletin:
07012004
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration. *eh
Bulletin:
204
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Water leak at doors and/or floor. *nm

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