1998 Honda PASSPORT NHTSA Investigations
Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Honda PASSPORT have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1998 PASSPORT Investigations
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BROKEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect Investigation for the 1998 PASSPORT
Vehicle Component: Power Train
Summary: Complaints allege that the vehicle accelerator pedal separates from the pedal linkage.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98053 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on February 18 1999 and no recall was issued.
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BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS Defect Investigation for the 1998 PASSPORT
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic*
Summary: Consumers alleged that they experienced a loss of braking capability that resulted in extended stopping distance, and/or illumination of the ABS warning lamp.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99008 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on July 31 2002 and there was a recall ordered: #02I002000
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS Defect Investigation for the 1998 PASSPORT
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Summary: Consumers alleged that they experienced a loss of braking capability that resulted in extended stop distance
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98051 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on March 31 1999 and no recall was issued.
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1998 PASSPORT
Vehicle Component: Suspension*
Summary: During preliminary evaluation PE09-030, Isuzu motors america, Inc (Isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by Isuzu in safety recall 00V-058. In the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00V-058, Isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. Isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle. In this investigation Isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers. Isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. The office of defect investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Isuzu and america Honda motor company, Inc (Honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect. Most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation. This preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (EA09-018) to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE09030 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on December 08 2009 and no recall was issued.
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1998 PASSPORT
Vehicle Component: Suspension:Rear*
Summary: During preliminary evaluation PE09-030, Isuzu motors america, Inc (Isuzu) noted two primary differences once the rear suspension lower link separation occurs between the alleged defect (separation of the lower link from the frame) of this investigation and a safety defect involving lower link separation from the rear axle addressed by Isuzu in safety recall 00V-058. In the case of the defect condition identified in recall 00V-058, Isuzu stated that the attachment bolt could detach fully, causing separation of the lower link from the rear axle possibly creating a loss of vehicle control. Isuzu also stated that this condition occurs early in the service life of the vehicle. In this investigation Isuzu noted lower link separation from the frame is a progressive corrosion issue with prior warning to consumers. Isuzu also stated that in the event of a lower link separation from the frame, the vehicle is still controllable and can be safely stopped. The office of defect investigation (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Isuzu and america Honda motor company, Inc (Honda), as well as vehicle owner questionnaires submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 60 unique reports of lower link separations from the frame including 1 alleged crash and 7 loss of vehicle control incidents that may be related to the alleged defect. Most of these complaints indicated that there was no warning prior to the link separation. Preliminary evaluation PE09-030 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency and risk to motor vehicle safety of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA09018 »
Status of Investigation: and there is a possible recall.
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.