Honda Lower Arm Recall 00V184000 (20K Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension lower arms and/or control arms could break due to improper welding.

The risk

VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE REDUCED.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension lower arms or control arms if necessary.

Contacts

Owner notification began july 7, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V184000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Honda Accord	1,193	21	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2000 Honda Accord

1,193

Questions

Is the 00V184000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V184000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V184000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on July 14, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Suspension: lower arm Honda recall