Acura Integra 1987
Model Integra made in 1987 by Acura got 13 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, tires. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and visibility.
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V171000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 09/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 99088 | 11/19/1987 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/29/1987 | 11/09/1987 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6a and 6b was omitted from the manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: owners manual information/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103001 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 3700000 | 05/19/1995 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V180000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 04/01/1985 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 360198 | 11/18/1988 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/18/1988 | 11/29/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a contact unit holder that would prevent loosening. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front windshield wiper assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 92009 | 02/01/1995 | 39243 | Clicking noise while clicking. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA94035 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/27/1994 | 07/31/1995 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103001 | |
| Seat belt buckle failure | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA89005 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/16/1988 | 11/30/1989 | FUEL SYSTEM VENTING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/24/1994 | 4 | ||
| Timing belt broke (4th vehicle from 471584). *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/01/1987 | |||
| Acura's owner's manual makes no mention of the timing belt. acura's service manual makes no mention of the periodic mileage interval at which the timing belt must be replaced. acura has failed to make any recommendation to its authorized service agents as to the mileage interval at which the timing belt must be replaced. as a result, acura vehicles are not being properly maintained and are stalling on highways causing serious injuries and property damage. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/15/1996 | |||
| When driving with headlights on they sometimes flicker and sometimes they will not come back on. please describe details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/18/1995 | |||
| When gas tank is full gasoline vapors seeps into vehicles interior. tt | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 4 | 11/15/1993 | |
| The pin that the emergency brake cable connects to at brake caliper becomes rusty/binding inside caliper, causing rear calipers to fail. also, replaced both rear calipers. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 07/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| The clutch throw-out lever broke which caused the car to lurch forward when it should have remained at stop. nlm | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat material not strong enough to endure heat/sun and normal wear and tear. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 4 | 11/15/1993 | |
| The pin that the emergency brake cable connects to at brake caliper becomes rusty/binding inside caliper, causing rear calipers to fail. also, replaced both rear calipers. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 1 | 04/01/1987 | |
| The consumer's 1987 acura integra lx experienced steering wheel hub assembly failure**cc upon quick removal of the steering wheel center cover, a circular crack was discovered that encompassed about 95% of the circumference surrounding the steering wheel retained nut. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Hatch back struts has not operated properly, causing consumer to be hit on the head continuously. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/25/1995 | |||
| Sub-frames are completely rusting away from torsion bars; if they snap off, driver will loose conrol of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/08/1995 | |||
| Two suspension rails that support floor vehicle and two which the torsion bars attached, there is rust through on one suspension rail in one small area. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/12/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Clutch lever broke with car stopped and in gear. car lurched forward into pedestrian crosswalk endangering the pedestians. *ak | |||