1990 Honda Prelude
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 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 1990 Honda Prelude. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
During collision the vehicle was hit on the driver's door side and the car door came open and the driver was thrown from the vehicle, the seat belt was attached to the door but was still intact in the seat latch, consumer suffered injuries. *mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder head failed.
- Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
Owner's manual indicates for css installation it requires special lap belt attachment to secure css to vehicle. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver side seat belt malfunction, hard to latch safety belts. tt
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.
- 626720Information regarding cam-on fuel fill cap failures during smog check.
- 618958Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders.
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