NHTSA Campaign 88V059000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Issued by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · Reported Apr 6, 1988 · 66,239 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence
IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | PRELUDE | 1988 | 66,239 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 88V059000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.