NHTSA recall 98V170000
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Honda Passport and 2 more
The defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. a ground connection terminal was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wiring harness manufacturing line. this improper crimping process can leave an impression on the terminal that will eventually cause a stress fracture. S
The risk
If a terminal IS fractured, the powertrain control module (pcm) can receive an erroneous signal indicating a high vehicle speed, thereby causing the pcm to cut the fuel, causing a 'no-start' condition, or a possible engine stall.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles.