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Honda Prelude Recall 89V097: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 89V097, reported June 13, 1989, 76,973 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V097AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Problem
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER MAY BE BENT WHEN EXCESSIVE DOWNWARD FORCE IS APPLIED AFTER PEDAL HAS CONTACTED THE STOPPER.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL SHOULDPEDAL BE CAUGHT AND HELD DOWN BY BENT STOPPER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A SUPPORT TO PREVENT STOPPER FROM BENDING.
Notes
SYSTEM:ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Honda Prelude1988