1983 Honda Accord
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Honda Accord. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Honda Accord. Newest first.
If the plastic coating of the fuel filler and/or breather pipe IS damaged, salt water may accumulate between the plastic coating and the steel pipes, and the accumulation could cause corrossion which would eventually rust through the affected pipes, allowing gasoline fumes and fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Corroded filler or breather pipes will be cleaned and recoated or replaced as needed.
Owner complaints
7 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. She was able to pull over to shoulder, and she noticed that left front tire tread had separated completly from rim. there were no injuries. The atlas tire company has gone out of business. *Ak left fender sustained damage and was replaced. *slc
- Structure › Frame and members
Rear finder on both sides are rusting out and all of these cars seam to do this
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Driver developed a fuel smell which caused the vehicle to catch fire and burn to the ground.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving suddenly noticed battery light flicker and burning smell, pulled to side, found underhood fire broke out between battery and alternator wires. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Fabric on rear trunk lid disintegrated, posing possible health risk if particles become airborne.
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
When making a hard left or right turn a clunking sound was heard. Taken to certified auto mechanic and discovered that the driver's side cv joint needed to be replaced. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt release button failed. *Dsh
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