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Honda Prelude Recall 88V059: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 88V059, reported April 6, 1988, 66,239 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V059AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem
VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.
Risk
IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWER STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Honda Prelude1988