1998-1999 Acura CL, Acura TL and others recall: switch
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on October 27, 2003. It covers about 563,861 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 563,861
- reported
- Oct 27, 2003
- owners notified
- Dec 8, 2003
- related complaints
- 893
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."
- Risk
- If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. Owner notification began december 8, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 03V423000
Affected vehicles
- Acura CL 1998-1999 19981999
- Acura TL 1999 1999
- Honda Accord 1998-1999 19981999
- Honda Odyssey 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 893 complaints about electrical problems.
1998 Acura CL1999 Acura CL1999 Acura TL1998 Honda Accord1999 Honda Accord1999 Honda Odyssey
Questions about recall 03V423000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Acura CL, Acura TL and others switch?
Yes. Recall 03V423000, reported on October 27, 2003, covers about 563,861 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V423000?
Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. Owner notification began december 8, 2003. Owners 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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