Honda Prelude Year: 1996-1998
Honda Odyssey Year: 1996-1998
Isuzu Oasis Year: 1997-1998

Number Involved: 13% of listed vehicles

Defect: Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that may prematurely wear out and, in the worst case, separate from the knuckle resulting in a loss of steering control and may result in an accident.
The surface of the spherical portion of certain ball joints between the front lower arm and knuckle was improperly finished. This rougher than normal condition, when combined with the polyacetal ball seat material results in rapid wear. Although a loosening ball joint will emit some noise if not replaced, the ball joint may separate from the knuckle.
Remedy: American Honda Co. would not comment or provide any information regarding this recall to Safety Alerts. Dealer notification is scheduled to be completed on May 13, 1999 and owner notification letters should be sent on May 14, 1999. No other information available at this time.

Recall 1996-1998 Honda Prelude
Honda Motor Company Recalls Acura Models for Transmission Problems
Certain Honda models from years 1995—1999 are being recalled to fix problems in the automatic transmission system. Approximately 84,000 automobiles are affected by this recall. Faulty sealing bolts may cause the transmission to leak fluids or operate improperly. Honda dealers will conduct a very short repair procedure to fix this problem. Although all models are affected, not every vehicle may need to be repaired. Owner notification is scheduled to begin as soon as possible. Consumers who own a 1995—1999 Acura can call Acura’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-382-2238. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), found on the DMV registration form, will be necessary to determine if that particular vehicle is part of the recall.

Additional Honda Recalls...

Recall Models:
1996—1998 Acura RL, Acura TL
1997—1998 Acura CL
1997—1998 Honda Accord
1996—1998 Honda Prelude
1996—1998 Honda Odyssey
1997—1998 Isuzu Oasis

Number Involved: Thirteen percent of listed vehicles.

Defect: Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that may prematurely wear out and, in the worst case, separate from the knuckle resulting in a loss of steering control and may result in an accident.
The surface of the spherical portion of certain ball joints between the front lower arm and knuckle was improperly finished. This rougher-than-normal condition, when combined with the ball seat material, results in rapid wear. Although a loosening ball joint will emit some noise if not replaced, the ball joint may separate from the knuckle.
Remedy: American Honda Co. would not comment or provide any information regarding this recall. Dealer notification was completed on May 13, 1999 and owner notification letters were sent on May 14, 1999. No other information available at this time.