Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 18, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.

NHTSA ID: 88V180000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 360,198

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 4, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:HUB

ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR BRAKE DISC MOUNTING BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND CONTACT THE BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET WITH SEVERE FRONT BRAKE USAGE.

NHTSA ID: 88V159000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 2,032

Consequence Summary:

WHEEL HUB COULD CRACK AND BRAKE DISC MAY SEPARATE FROMTHE HUB, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL AN IMPROVED FRONT WHEEL HUB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 22, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE AT CRIMPED SEAM BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL PUMP HALVES.

NHTSA ID: 88V117000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 279,821

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES APOSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 6, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER ASSIST:HOSE:FLUID

VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 88V059000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 66,239

Consequence Summary:

IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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