Vehicle recall 89V093000 · June 8, 1989
1988 Honda Prelude
The rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for the front seats may not withstand the force required by FMVSS 207.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for the front seats may not withstand the force required by FMVSS 207.
- Consequence
- Bracket failure could result in seat becoming loose;vehicles would not comply with FMVSS 207.
- Remedy
- Install a reinforcing plate to rear inboard seat anchorage bracket for each front seat.
- Notes
- System:front seats anchorage bracket/FMVSS 207.VEHICLE description:passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V093000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 1989
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- June 14, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,252
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seats
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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