Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 16, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HONDA/PASSENGER SEAT BELT BRACKET

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED.

NHTSA ID: 97V220000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 83

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE BODY IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 13, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HONDA/FLOOR MATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER'S SIDE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT RUBBER FLOOR MAT. REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FEET AND ACTUATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN RESULT IN A SHIFTING OF THE MAT'S POSITION. THIS SHIFTING CAN CAUSE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

NHTSA ID: 97V206002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 30

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE A RESTRICTION OF THE PEDAL'S RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

HONDA IS ASKING FOR THE RETURN OF THE FLOOR MAT SET AND WILL REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THE COST OF THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT SET ALONG WITH ANY RETURN SHIPPING COSTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 1, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AUTOLIV/HONDA/AIR BAG MODULE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THE CLOTH FLAPS COVERING THE FOLDED AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN TUCKED IN TOO FAR.

NHTSA ID: 97V193000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 9,558

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. IN A CRASH, AN IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG MODULE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 3, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HONDA/FRONT BRAKE LINES

THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND AN UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE SUSPENSION.

NHTSA ID: 97V092002

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 873

Consequence Summary:

THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 11, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HONDA/ACURA/FRONT AXLE HUB

THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LOCK WASHER AND/OR SCREWS IN THE FRONT HUB.

NHTSA ID: 97V035002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 123

Consequence Summary:

THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT NUT CAN LOOSEN, RESULTING IN TOO MUCH FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND AXLE. THE BEARING CAN SEIZE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUBS TO DETERMINE IF THE LOCK WASHER AND SCREWS WERE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF NOT, THEY WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 1, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HONDA/ALTERNATOR

AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.

NHTSA ID: 97V034002

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 42,092

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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