2000-2002 Acura RL recall: switch
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on May 14, 2002. It covers about 25,765 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25,765
- reported
- May 14, 2002
- owners notified
- May 16, 2002
- related complaints
- 3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, during the manufacturing process, oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust. This oil can leak into the brake stop switch and contaminate the electrical contacts.
- Risk
- Eventually, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brakes are applied, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean any excess oil from the pedal assembly and replace the stop switch. Owner notification began may 16, 2002. 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 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 02V119000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 02V119000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Acura RL switch?
Yes. Recall 02V119000, reported on May 14, 2002, covers about 25,765 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V119000?
Dealers will clean any excess oil from the pedal assembly and replace the stop switch. Owner notification began may 16, 2002. 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 1‑800‑382‑2238.
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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