Vehicle recall 88V059000 · April 6, 1988
1988 Honda Prelude
Vibration and high underhood temperatures could cause power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal to develop a fluid leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Install an improved power steering supply hose assembly.
- Notes
- System: power steeringvehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V059000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 6, 1988
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- April 7, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66,239
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Prelude (1988): 1988
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