whats up guys, did any 1 recieve a letter from the DMV saying that their was a recall on the 89-02 accord?

 

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Which one?

 

wtf, there are tons of recalls on just about all the model. u need to be more specific

 

i think he means 98-02

 

yea they recalaled on all accords 89-02 or 91 -02

 

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Well damn i guess i better get to Honda tomorrow and pick up my winnings

 

whats the reacall for exactly ,so i know if i need to goto honda tommorow.

 

I got one a few weeks ago, I think it was for certain '98 through '00 models, and was for, I believe, the throttle bottle screw adjustment.

Apparently these vehicles have not been passing California emissions testing, this is to do something that will improve emissions. I'll get it done sometime, though it may be a few years from now (if the recall doesn't expire).

Also, why would the Department of Motor Vehicles be sending out recall notices? Honda sends out it's own recall notices...

 

if it is a recall its a voluntary one as it is NOT listed by the NHTSA as a recall on the 98-02 accord.

 

yea throttle body, the car may be emmitting higher levels of emmissions at certain times

 

OK. Yes, I received a notice from Honda, here is the text:

"March 2004

Product Update: Throttle Body Air Bleed Screw

Dear Accord Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

What is the reason for this notice?

Honda Motor Co. Ltd has found that certain 1998-99 Accords do not meet state and federal emissions regulations. During some driving conditions, your vehicle may emit a level of emissions above standards set by the EPA and CARB.

What should you do?

Call any authorized Honda dealer, and make an appointment to have your vehicle updated. The dealer will adjust the air bleed screw on your vehicle’s throttle body. This work will be done free of charge. Please plan to leave your vehicle for half a day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling.

California residents - After doing the repair, your dealer will give you a Proof of Correction certificate. Keep this certificate for your records as proof that the product update was completed. Submit this certificate to the DMV only if they request it.

What to do if you feel this notice is in error.

Our records indicate that you are the current owner or lessee of a 1998-99 Accord involved in this update. If this is not the case, or the name/address information is incorrect, please fill out and return the enclosed, postage-paid Information Change Card. This will help us update our records.

If you have questions.

If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with contacting a Honda dealer, please call Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

We apologize for any inconvenience this update may cause you.

Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co, Inc.
Honda Automobile Division"


I've not had the repair done, though I'll probably do it at some point. I don't live in California (I live in Illinois), and don't have required emmissions testing.

And it must be a voluntary one and not a recall, I don't see the word "recall" anywhere in the letter.





Modified by Heat at 4:31 PM 4/9/2004

 

if anyone has any q's on recalls lemme know i can double check @work

 

product update is the key word in that...

 

Here are the vehicles affected:

1998 Accord LEV M/T LX and EX – ALL U.S. Built (VIN begins with 1HG)

1999 Accord LEV M/T LX and EX – From VIN 1HGCG31..XA000001 thru 1HGCG31..XA013356

1999 Accord LEV M/T LX and EX – From VIN 1HGCG55..XA000001 thru 1HGCG55..XA090325

1999 Accord LEV M/T LX and EX – From VIN JHMCG55..XC000001 thru JHMCG55..XC043602

 

Is there any expiration date on "Product Updates"? That is, do I have to get this done now to get it done for free, or can I do it a year or two or three from now for free?

 

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Take your time, none listed on this one.

 

Most recalls or 'product updates' expire in 5 years unless it is a safety issue such as a seat belt recall. Go immediately and get it done, procrastinator. While you're there, have them run the VIN to see if there are other recalls that need to be done. As I recall, there's also an ignition recall for 98-01 Accords and 99-01 Odysseys (the problem is corrected in 02) that makes the car randomly stall out with no provocation or hint that it is going to stall.

Go and get it done. Yes we all know you're busy with work or school or tv or whatever it is you are doing but the sooner the better.

 

Is it my imagination or does the 1999 MY Accord seem to have tons of defects? Moreso than 98' or 00/01/02?

 

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I had to check it out, heres what I found:

--------Recalls---Updates
1998------4---------2
1999------2-------- 2
2000------3---------2
2001------1---------4
2002------1---------0

Looks like they got the bugs worked out by 02, that recall was because of a bad batch of water pumps. Too bad that was the last year for that body.

 

My '99 has only been the subject of one recall (the ignition switch), and now this product update (the throttle body air bleed screw), as far as I know.

Just want to double-check, if I have this throttle body air bleed screw adjusted, I won't notice any difference in performance or gas mileage, right?