Thanks for the information. It was helpful. I have not received any
letters from Honda so it's my guess that my Honda is not effected.
Regardless, I will ask the service person to run my VIN numbers just in
case. My Honda was built and put together in Japan and as a result--I have
noticed that it has been included in any of the issues and recalls related
to identical Accords built in America. I don't know why this it true--do
you?



In article <yP9Vd.43605$u87.10948@bignews6.bellsouth.net>, "Howard"
<howardh@nospam-cybrstar.com> wrote:

> Keep in mind that these were Service Bulletins, not recalls. Any repairs
> done today on vehicles out of warranty you will pay for. None are safety
> related. The throttle body airscrew update was only to certain VIN #'s and
> did not apply to all 99 models. The worst problem there is some periodic
> ("under certain conditions") poor emissions.
> For your clutch pedal, it was an update for a noise, not a failure. If you
> have had no problem for the past 6 plus years with your master or slave
> cylinder, there is not much you can hold Honda responsible for, but you
> should certainly ask your dealer if your vehicle was affected by these
> updates. It wouldn't hurt to ask for assistance, especially if you have had
> your vehicle maintained by your dealer. A little of the info on these
> updates appear below.
> Howard
> "Jason" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:jason-0103051726180001@pm4-broad-48.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> >
> > I just visited the nhtsa.gov website and found the following information
> > related to the 1999 Accord--I should note that I own a 1999 Accord EX
> >
> > It states that there are two Technical Service Bulletins
> >
> > Service Bulletin Number 98084
> > Component: Power Train: Clutch Assembly: Pedal/Linkage
> > Summary: Clutch Pedal Noise
>
> SYMPTOM A squeak or groan when you press the clutch pedal. The pedal may
> also feel notchy as it travels. This noise usually happens in warm weather.
>
> PROBABLE CAUSE The walls of the nylon clutch master cylinder are rough,
> causing excessive friction on the piston.
>
> CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the clutch hydraulic system (clutch master
> cylinder, slave cylinder, damper tube, and related
>
> parts).
>
> PARTS INFORMATION When this service bulletin was first issued, the parts
> were available as a kit. The kit had an aluminum bodied clutch master
> cylinder, a slave cylinder, a damper tube, and related parts. Later, these
> kits were discontinued and the kit parts made separately available. The
> replacement parts currently in stock are for the aluminum-bodied system only
> and are not
>
> compatible with the original system.
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Service Bulletin Number 04011
> > Component: Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine
> > Summary: Product Update: Throttle Body Air Bleed Screw.
>
> BACKGROUND
>
> During some driving conditions, the vehicle may emit a level of emissions
> that exceeds state and federal emissions standards.
>
> CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
>
> All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this
> campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this
> service bulletin. Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility
> by checking at least one of these items:
>
> . The customer has a notification letter.
>
> . The vehicle is shown on your campaign
>
> responsibility report.
>
> . The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status
>
> inquiry.
>
> >
> > On my next visit to the local Honda shop, I'm going to ask the service
> > manager about these issues in relation to my car--I advise you to do the
> > same. If there are any Honda Shop employees that have advice for us,
> > please post the advice.
> >
> > You can check any Honda vehicle's TSBs at this web site:
> > nhtsa.gov
> > if the above url does not work, try
> > www.nhtsa.dot.gov
> >
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