Structure: frame and membersRecall 84V-086 · 1980–1981 Honda Prelude
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 84V-086 covers 95,951 1980–1981 Honda Prelude for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE SPRINGS ARE HELD UP BY A METAL SUPPORT AROUND EACH SHOCK ABSORBER. VEHICLES DRIVEN REGULARLY IN AREAS WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED DURING WINTERTIME ARE SUBJECT TO RUSTING OF THESE SUPPORTS. RUSTING MAY EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SPRING TO BREAK THROUGH THE SUPPORT.
The fix
THE SPRING SUPPORTS AND SHOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED; DEPENDING ON CONDITION, THE COMPONENTS WILL BE RUSTPROOFED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AND REAR SPRING SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE SUSPENSION COULD COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLYCAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 August 1, 1979 to August 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- REAR COIL SPRING BRACKETSNHTSA