NHTSA Recall 81V136000: Suspension
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 936,774 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 81V136000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | November 6, 1981 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Prolonged contact with road salt may, under certain conditions, cause serious rusting. This can weaken certain undercarriage components: lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam and strut coil spring lower supports.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, treated with a rust preventive coating. In some cases, replacement of components will be performed, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam, and strut coilspring lower supports.consequences of defect: weakened undercarriage components could lead to a loss of vehicle control and, possibly, an accident.note: this defect appears to be more serious in vehicles driven in areas where road salt is used extensively for snow removal.
Vehicles covered by recall 81V136000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 |
| Honda Civic | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 |
| Honda Prelude | 1979 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.