1996 HONDA Prelude
6 Recalls for 1996 HONDA Prelude
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 2008-08-11 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”
Remedy:
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992. |
| 2006-06-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”
Remedy:
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188. |
| 2006-05-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211. |
| 2006-03-23 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
| 2006-03-21 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”
Remedy:
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356. |
| 1999-05-10 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 HONDA Prelude
| Date | Component |
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4 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 HONDA Prelude
| Date | Component | |||
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| 2005-09-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
ODI Number: 10135083 |
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| 2001-09-24 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 896704 |
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| 1998-03-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 821498 |
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| 2001-02-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 741527 |
0 Investigations for 1996 HONDA Prelude
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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24 Service Alerts for 1996 HONDA Prelude
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2003-06-01 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE’S EMISSION TYPE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-02-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-16 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-02-14 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HONDA CELLULAR TELEPHONE OWNERS MANUAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-02-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-06 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE OIL CAN BE RAPIDLY PUMPED OUT OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE IF CONTINUED TO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-12 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL LABOR OPERATION . *ET Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-07 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-10-13 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO FIFTH GRINDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-05 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE FOR THE FRONT BALANCER OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-07 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-16 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCE SHAFT RETAINER PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-11-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN PARTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING FOR FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-02-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-01-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-03-16 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-01-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-13 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-12-16 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN – BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-17 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-18 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |