Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V227000 Reported August 19, 1999

Honda/transmission

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Power Train · 96,518 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V227000
Manufacturer Campaign
K68
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
96,518
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 19, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 99V227000 or campaign K68.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V227000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V227000?

NHTSA recall 99V227000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on August 19, 1999. It addresses: Honda/transmission. The recall affects approximately 96,518 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V227000 or the manufacturer campaign number K68. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.