Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 29, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:DRIVER

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

NHTSA ID: 90E043003

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 36

Consequence Summary:

INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 4, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED INTERNAL SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE PAWL MECHANISIM MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 90V163000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 18

Consequence Summary:

VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARKPOSITION AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL AN IMPROVED PARKING PAWL SHAFT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 10, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD

POOR ADHESION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN PAINT LAYERS IN THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AREA DUE TO DEFECTIVE PAINT BATCHES OR OVERSPRAYING.

NHTSA ID: 90V126000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 65

Consequence Summary:

PAINT SEPARATION IN THE WINDSHIELD AREAS WOULD LEADTO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 212 RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. LOSS OF WINDSHIELDRETENTION ABILITY COULD CAUSE WINSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNINGAND HARM VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.

Corrective Action:

REINSTALL WINDSHIELD TO INSURE PROPER RETENTION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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