1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
109,000 miles

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problem #2

Jul 152009

Prelude

  • 98,000 miles
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Prelude sh (98000 miles) -vehicle was inspected by professional mechanic -mechanic found that components: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joints had estimated 1/4 inch of play (movement) when there should be no movement -NHTSA campaign id number: 99V069000 is a recall for this component for 1998 Honda Prelude -Honda motor co. States that my vehicle does not apply -the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse. Consequence: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.

- Morton, IL, USA

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problem #1

Mar 312009

Prelude

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Prelude. While driving 25 mph, the lower ball joints on the front passenger side failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. Through online research, he discovered NHTSA campaign id number 99V069000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. He wants Honda to repair the vehicle according to the recall due to the safety risk involved. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

- Quincy, IL, USA

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