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Safety recall · 89V097000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal Honda recall

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 13, 1989. It covers about 76,973 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
89V097000
Reported
Jun 13, 1989
Vehicles
76,973
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

The accelerator pedal stopper may be bent when excessive downward force is applied after pedal has contacted the stopper.

The risk

This could result in loss of accelerator control shouldpedal be caught and held down by bent stopper, which could cause an accident.

The fix

Install a support to prevent stopper from bending.

Contacts

System: accelerator pedal stopper.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 89V097000.
  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 Prelude356F

Questions

Is the 89V097000 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 89V097000?

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 89V097000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on June 13, 1989. 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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