NHTSA (USA)Critical
1994 HONDA PASSPORTNHTSA Campaign #94V132000
The official notice
Defect
CONSTANT EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT SEAL END PLUG CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE CAMSHAFT.
Safety Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE FROM OIL LEAKING ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CAMSHAFT END SEAL PLUG RETAINER PLATES.
Updated June 10, 2026