1997-2000 Acura CL, Acura TL and others recall: switch
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on May 16, 2002. It covers about 1,000,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,000,000
- reported
- May 16, 2002
- owners notified
- Jun 14, 2002
- related complaints
- 1,422
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
- Risk
- Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 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 honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 02V120000
Affected vehicles
- Acura CL 1997-1999 199719981999
- Acura TL 1999 1999
- Honda Accord 1997-1999 199719981999
- Honda Civic 1998-2000 199819992000
- Honda CR-V 1997-1999 199719981999
- Honda Odyssey 1997-1999 199719981999
- Honda Prelude 1997-1999 199719981999
- Isuzu Oasis 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,422 complaints about electrical problems.
1997 Acura CL1998 Acura CL1999 Acura CL1999 Acura TL1997 Honda Accord1998 Honda Accord1999 Honda Accord1998 Honda Civic1999 Honda Civic2000 Honda Civic1997 Honda CR-V1998 Honda CR-V
Questions about recall 02V120000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2000 Acura CL, Acura TL and others switch?
Yes. Recall 02V120000, reported on May 16, 2002, covers about 1,000,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V120000?
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 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 honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or 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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