Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 88V-059 · 1988 Honda Prelude
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 88V-059 covers 66,239 1988 Honda Prelude for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.
The risk
IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: POWER STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 April 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.