Recall 92V-028: 1986–1987 Honda Accord, 1983–1987 Honda Prelude

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Apr 15, 1993, covering about 920,583 vehicles.

NHTSA number
92V-028
Report date
Apr 15, 1993
Vehicles affected
920,583
Owners notified
Apr 30, 1993

The problem

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.

The risk

Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

The fix

Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.

Notes

System: fuel system.vehicle description: passenger cars in areas where salt and calcium chloride areused in snow and ice control.note: this is an extension of NHTSA recall 92v028000. Honda has included 1986and 1987 accords built between june 13, 1985 and september 15, 1987, as wellas 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987 preludes built between september 9, 1982 andmay 7, 1987.

Recall details

ManufacturerAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number92V028001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Honda Accord1986, 1987All years
Honda Prelude1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 92V-028?

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.

How is recall 92V-028 fixed?

Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.