Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 89V-097 · 1988 Honda Prelude
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 89V-097 covers 76,973 1988 Honda Prelude for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER MAY BE BENT WHEN EXCESSIVE DOWNWARD FORCE IS APPLIED AFTER PEDAL HAS CONTACTED THE STOPPER.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL SHOULDPEDAL BE CAUGHT AND HELD DOWN BY BENT STOPPER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL A SUPPORT TO PREVENT STOPPER FROM BENDING.
SYSTEM:ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER.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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1987 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.