88-89 Automatic Accord Recall Information (11/3/03)

[Leviathant]

I was surfing Fark today, and thought maybe I'd have a cheap fix for my ignition problem, but it seems this is only for automatic Accords ...
http://www.local6.com/automotive/2606852/detail.html

Honda says that nearly 652,000 of its vehicles may have a problem that causes them to roll even when they're in park with no key in the igniton.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received reports of four injuries, 28 crashes and 169 complaints about the problem, according to online reports.

Several models are affected, including 1988-89 Honda Accords, 1999 Odysseys, 1999 Acura TLs, 1997-99 Acura CLs and the 2002 CR-V.

The NHTSA says metal particles in the key cylindar can interfere with the interlock lever, making it possible to take out the key without shifting to park.

The NHTSA says consumers who want more information should call (888) DASH-2-DOT.

Thought I'd pass that along. If it is better suited to "Technical," or somewhere else, please move the thread accordingly. Heh.

[Jareds 89 LX-i]

Yea it's a typo -- according to the lil article in this mornings newspaper, it's 98-99 Accords that are affected.

[chriskatana]

Well, I was looking at an 88 accord Lxi yesterday, the guy gave me the key and I tried to start it, it wouldn't turn over, becasue the Tranny was in Reverse, that's exactly the problem that the article is refering to. being able to turn the car off and remove the key without being placed in park.. just FYI

BTW that LXI is still for sale, $1850 obo, 135K miles, sedan, auto, sunroof, in Alabama. Maroon Outside, Black and Tan inside, Factory stereo, in decent shape, the seats are pretty dirty, no rust, no AC, needs drivers mirror, dings here and there. Just passing the info on. It's not mine, but if you wanna give the guy a call PM me and i;ll get his # for you.

[87AccordsterLx]

The threads are merged and edited...

[Leviathant]

I thought it a little strange that there were all these new cars there, and 88-89 Accords. Heehee. Guess someone ought to lock this thread.

[puleosei89]

This has happened to my car. When my bro owned it he was at his girlfriends house and sum little kid came to the door to tell them a car just rolled into the street. luckily the car is fine.

[AccordEpicenter]

as far as i know, the only recall about our cars is the one about the seatbelts... take that ford focus

[A20A3nD15]

im searching for what i believe was a recall i read on this sight about 6 months ago, but cant find it now. its a gas tank hosel leak (mainly a problem in the north eastern us)

i mentioned it to my local Honda dealer and they say it is not a recall only a memo

if anyone has any info about this matter, would you please send me a copy, THX!!

[unc25]

hey how about this...I have a 5spd and I can start the car without pressing in the clutch and while its in gear as well..Should I worry?

[A20A3nD15]

if you find just the right person that could be sold as a luxury item... surely youve heard of the automajik clutch.

[SteveDX89]

hey how about this...I have a 5spd and I can start the car without pressing in the clutch and while its in gear as well..Should I worry?

No.

[unc25]

thanx steve I can always count on you! Your my hero!

[AccordEpicenter]

as far as i know the only legitimate recall about our cars is the seatbelt recall

[accordlxi2.0]

oh and for the 86-87 model's the fuel filler hose.
and the ignition switch . . . .

[Sean]

hmm lets see in the models years that our cars were prduced this was not mandatory or even standard safety equipment.

[blazin3gen]

my seatbelt seems like its going out i put it in the hole and nothin until i grabs like 20 times after

[A20A3nD15]

oh and for the 86-87 model's the fuel filler hose.
and the ignition switch . . . .

do you remember where you read about the fuel filler recall? i need to bring a copy of that to Honda, they tell me it is only a memo. i know i read about it on this site about 6 months ago. i remember reading that it was specifically written for 3G accords in the north eastern US. but i cannot find it now. can you help?

[Vinny]

The fuel filler recall was only on the 86-87 models. there is not one on the 88-89's

All Recalls and bulletins can be found in THIS FAQ