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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V173000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 07/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 4514 | 11/12/1987 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/13/1987 | 11/23/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Electronic fuel injection control unit may cause idle speed to increase by about 550 rpm while car is stopped in gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Higher than normal idle could create potential for lossof vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace electronic fuel injection control unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electronic fuel injection control unit.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 03/01/1988 | ||
| The engine suddenly lurches forward and the rpms increase unexpectedly to an uncontrollable level. the problem began in early 1996. honda says the recall of a similar part does not cover my car. it is unsafe to drive. is mine the only such report and what recourse do i have as far as nhtsa is concerned. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle is idling very high. however, when consumer takes foot off the gas pedal, vehicle jerks forward and the idle is increased with high speed. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1988 | |||
| Throttle body leaking at throttle shafts, causing fast idle. | |||
| 07/22/1998 | |||
| Vehicle will suddenly race to a high idle. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1995 | |||
| Auto-tran:shifted from park to reverse, lightly touched gas pedal; engine accelerated; lurched backwards; hit two vehicles in parking lot. tt | |||
| 09/22/1995 | |||
| Intermittent unintended acceleration, dealers replaced surge solenoid. tt | |||
| 12/19/1994 | |||
| Vehicle exhibits high idling conditon. causing the vehicle to surge. tt | |||
| 10/05/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 07/01/1993 | ||
| Engine revs while stopped at a stop sign or stop light. car accelerates by itself without applying the accelerator. car jolts forward unexpectedly for no reason. problem seems potentially dangerous because of lack of control of the car's acceleration. mechanic has said that the car needs a new throttle, a very expensive repair. also, car has trouble starting, especially in damp weather. spark plugs and battery were replaced, but problem continued. distributor was replaced, and the car starts better, but once in a while it still has trouble starting. also, the fuel lines leak gas. the gas smell is noticeable in the car. also, the frame of the car is nearly rusted away. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| Unintended acceleration crash caused by a defective electronic fuel injection control unit. | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1988 | ||
| While consumers foot is on the brake the vehicle idles high and lunges forward. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle is idling very high. however, when consumer takes foot off the gas pedal, vehicle jerks forward and the idle is increased with high speed. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| The car idles and the surges while in gear but at a stop. this causes the car to fight the brakes. this is similar to a problem already in another recall but honda says this vehicle is not covered by the recall. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1992 | |||
| Fuel injection idle speed control unit (ecu) failed. | |||
| 01/23/1995 | 5 | ||
| Igniter faile dprior to/after recall repairs (87v-173). *ak | |||