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Safety recall · 87V173000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 13, 1987. It covers about 4,514 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V173000
Reported
Nov 13, 1987
Vehicles
4,514
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Electronic fuel injection control unit may cause idle speed to increase by about 550 rpm while car is stopped in gear.

The risk

Higher than normal idle could create potential for lossof vehicle control.

The fix

Replace electronic fuel injection control unit.

Contacts

System: electronic fuel injection control unit.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V173000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Honda Civic488A

Questions

Is the 87V173000 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 87V173000?

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 87V173000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on November 13, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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