VIN JHMBA4143JC026377

Vehicle identification record for VIN JHMBA4143JC026377. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN JHMBA4143JC026377

VIN
JHMBA4143JC026377
Make
Honda
Model year
1988
Country
Japan
Record status
electrical damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

6
6 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
89V097000 13/06/1989 View details
Summary

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPER MAY BE BENT WHEN EXCESSIVE DOWNWARD FORCE IS APPLIED AFTER PEDAL HAS CONTACTED THE STOPPER.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL SHOULDPEDAL BE CAUGHT AND HELD DOWN BY BENT STOPPER, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL A SUPPORT TO PREVENT STOPPER FROM BENDING.

Recall 2 SEATS
89V093000 08/06/1989 View details
Summary

THE REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR THE FRONT SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.

Consequence

BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SEAT BECOMING LOOSE;VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.

Remedy

INSTALL A REINFORCING PLATE TO REAR INBOARD SEAT ANCHORAGE BRACKET FOR EACH FRONT SEAT.

Recall 3 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103001 24/05/1995 View details
Summary

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Recall 4 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
88V059000 06/04/1988 View details
Summary

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Recall 5 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
87V122000 04/08/1987 View details
Summary

A SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR, AND EVENTUALLY RESIDUE MAY ACCUMULATE ON THE THROTTLE VALVE.

Consequence

RESIDUE MAY CAUSE THROTTLE VALVE RETURN-TO-IDLE SPEED TOBE SLOWER THAN NORMAL WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Remedy

REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.

Recall 6 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
87V171000 29/10/1987 View details
Summary

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Consequence

VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Remedy

UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 18 MPG
Highway 24 MPG
Combined 20 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 444.35 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3100
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

JHM WMI · BA4143 VDS · JC026377 VIS
WMI JHM World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS BA4143 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS JC026377 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code C Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HONDA
Model Prelude
Model year 1988
Manufacturer HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Coupe
Trim Si with 4 Wheel Steering
Engine model B20A3 or B20A5
Displacement 2 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 104 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Manual/Standard
Doors 2
Plant city SAITAMA/SAYAMA
Plant country JAPAN
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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