1999 HONDA PRELUDE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
02V120000 on 05/19/2002
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
08/02/1998 - 03/17/1999
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:
05/07/1998 - 07/02/1999
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.

1999 HONDA PRELUDE TSBs (64)

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:
97048
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Vehicle may experience clunking noise from the truck area. *tt
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:
00027
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Experienceing noise from the power steering pump. *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:
00057
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
A condition may exist where the sound cuts out from all speakers while playing a cd at high volume. the system display still works, but the sound will not return until the system is turned off and back on again. *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:
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:
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:
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:
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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