SeatsRecall 89V-093 · 1988 Honda Prelude

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 89V-093 covers 25,252 1988 Honda Prelude for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected25,2521 model
ReportedJun 8, 1989Owners notified Jun 14, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V093000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.

The risk

BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEAT BECOMING LOOSE;VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A REINFORCING PLATE TO REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR EACH FRONT SEAT.

SYSTEM:FRONT SEATS ANCHORAGE BRACKET/FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 1, 1987 to September 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.