1984 Honda Prelude
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Honda Prelude. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1984 Honda Prelude. 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 corrosion 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
Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
Orig. Power steering rack cracked on both sides. Replacement resealed after 1 month, cracked and replaced after approx. 3 years. Contacted honda, they did not respond. Second replacement now has problems.*ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Muffler failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While vehicle was parked the engine compartment caught fire. The owner will be contacting the manufacturer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt latch failed. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 41091Campaign responsibility report for the 1983-87 prelude fuel filler pipe recall.
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