1988 Honda PRELUDE Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your PRELUDE Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Honda, so if you own a 1988 PRELUDE take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Honda to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 1988 PRELUDE Recalls

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Recall for 1988 HONDA PRELUDE

  • Recall Announced MAY 24 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95V103001
  • Number Affected 3,700,000

  Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized Honda/Acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V103001 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Recall for 1988 HONDA PRELUDE

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 1989
  • NHTSA Reference #89V097000
  • Number Affected 76,973

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

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

  Fix: Install a support to prevent stopper from bending.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V097000 »

• SEATS Recall for 1988 HONDA PRELUDE

  • Recall Announced JUNE 08 1989
  • NHTSA Reference #89V093000
  • Number Affected 25,252

  Summary: The rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for the front seats may not withstand the force required by FMVSS 207.

  Consequence: Bracket failure could result in seat becoming loose;vehicles would not comply with FMVSS 207.

  Fix: Install a reinforcing plate to rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for each front seat.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V093000 »

• STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Recall for 1988 HONDA PRELUDE

  • Recall Announced APRIL 06 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V059000
  • Number Affected 66,239

  Summary: Vibration and high underhood temperatures could cause power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal to develop a fluid leak.

  Consequence: If the fluid contacts the hot exhaust manifold, it maycause smoke and possibly an underhood fire.

  Fix: Install an improved power steering supply hose assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V059000 »

• EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Recall for 1988 HONDA PRELUDE

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 29 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V171000
  • Number Affected 99,088

  Summary: Owners manual information required by FMVSS 210, sections 6A and 6B was omitted from the manual.

  Consequence: Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.

  Fix: Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V171000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1988 HONDA PRELUDE

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 04 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V122000
  • Number Affected 7,893

  Summary: A small amount of coolant seepage may occur, and eventually residue may accumulate on the throttle valve.

  Consequence: Residue may cause throttle valve return-to-idle speed tobe slower than normal when accelerator pedal is released.

  Fix: Replace throttle body assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V122000 »