NHTSA Recall 84V086000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V086000; Date: Jul. 18, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Honda Prelude; 1981 Honda Prelude
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 95,951
Recall Summary:
The springs are held up by a metal support around each shock absorber. Vehicles driven regularly in areas where roads are salted during wintertime are subject to rusting of these supports. Rusting may eventually allow the spring to break through the support.
How to Fix:
The spring supports and shocks will be inspected; depending on condition, the components will be rustproofed or replaced, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; front and rear spring supports. Consequences of defect: the suspension could collapse without warning, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 20, 1984
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