Campaign - A/C Condenser Corrosion: Overview
97-035Applies To: 1994 Prelude - S from VIN JHMBA8 ... RC000001 thru RC099999 (except Si, VTEC)
1995 Prelude - S from VINJHMBA8 ... SC000182 thru 50001963
- Si, SE from VIN JHMBB2 ... SC000356 thru SC004959
- VTEC from VIN JHMBB1 ... 50000109 thru SC001129
April 28, 1997
Regional Product Update Campaign: Prelude Air Conditioning Condenser
BACKGROUND
The potential exists for a problem with the A/C condenser on Preludes that have been driven in specific geographical areas where corrosive road salt is used for snow and ice removal, in areas where ocean air is combined with heat and humidity, or in areas subject to acid rain. Any of these conditions may cause corrosion of the condenser tubes, causing pinholes that allow the R-134a refrigerant to leak out.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail of this campaign. An example of the customer letter is included in this bulletin.
Prelude owners outside the specified geographical areas will be notified that the warranty on the A/C condenser has been extended to 5 years with no mileage limit, Refer to service bulletin 97-036, Warranty Extension: Prelude Air Conditioning Condenser for details.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the A/C condenser. Replace the receiver/dryer if the refrigerant has leaked out of the system.
PARTS INFORMATION
A/C condenser kit (includes 0-rings):
P/N 04801-550-000, H/C 5372396
Receiver/dryer:
P/N 80351-SS0-H91, H/C 4155321
PAG oil, 120ml (use these numbers to order oil, but do not use them in the warranty claim:
Sanden - P/N 38897-P13-A01AH, H/C 5023627
Hadsys - P/N 38897-P0A-A01AH, H/C 5172663
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed part: P/N 80110-550-All
H/C 4108429
Defect code: 726
Contention code: K20