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2002 Acura TL recall: power window devices and controls

American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on May 3, 2001. It covers about 10,575 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,575
reported
May 3, 2001
owners notified
May 21, 2001
related complaints
11

Visibility: power window devices and controls

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sedans equipped with an "auto-up" power window feature on the driver's door. The driver's side power window control unit can fail, and depending on the failure mode, the window could become inoperative, open or close independent of switch activation, or the auto-reverse system may not operate.
Risk
The auto-reverse system failure could result in occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power window control unit. Owner notification began may 21, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact acura at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 01V161000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about visibility problems.

2002 Acura TL

Questions about recall 01V161000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Acura TL power window devices and controls?

Yes. Recall 01V161000, reported on May 3, 2001, covers about 10,575 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V161000?

Dealers will replace the power window control unit. Owner notification began may 21, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact acura at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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