Control arm: lower armRecall 00V-184 · 2000 Honda Accord
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 00V-184 covers 19,540 2000 Honda Accord for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS AND/OR CONTROL ARMS COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING.
The risk
VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE REDUCED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS OR CONTROL ARMS IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 7, 2000.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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 20, 2000 to February 29, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.