Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 011000 | 10/01/2000 | 618766 | On some vehicles, faulty front and rear water passage gaskets at the front cylinder head can cause a coolant leak next to the egr valve. *tt | 04/24/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10009287 | Outside temperature indicator logic. acura. servicenews. *tt | 09/21/2004 | |
| 010200 | 02/01/2000 | 618757 | Brief information on troubleshooting the engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor. *tt | 04/24/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 01011 | 02/26/2001 | 618754 | On some vehicles, the radiator fan and / or the condenser fan runs continuously; or, if the fan(s) ran continuously when the engine was off, the battery may be discharged. *tt | 04/24/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 505 | 05/16/2005 | 10016260 | Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt | 09/06/2005 | |
| 020204 | 02/02/2004 | 10006742 | Broken head bolt(s). request for parts. *tt | 05/11/2004 | |
| 091603 | 09/16/2003 | 10005012 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0128 or p1486, thermostat range/performance. tech line summary. *tt | 01/26/2004 | |
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002693 | Engine runs rough from 40 to 70 mph with diagnostic trouble codes p0301 thru p0306, p1399, p0133 set - service tips. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| 160301 | 03/16/2001 | 619902 | Information on vehicles exhibiting diagnostic trouble code p1486 and / or p0128 thermostat performance. *tt | 07/05/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 637623 | Subject regarding timing belt tensioner bolt torque specification. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 637621 | Subject regarding pgm tester misfire counter. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| 01041 | 02/20/2004 | 01041 | 626267 | V6 engine oil leaks. *jb this bulletin supersedes 01-041, dated 10/29/2001. *tt | 12/13/2001 |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 617690 | Tech line summary regarding air cleaner severe conditions maintenance schedule. *tt | 03/23/2001 | |
| 01001 | 01/15/2001 | 617703 | Some vehicles within certain vin ranges may exhibit excessive cranking to start the engine after the vehicle is driven and then parked (with the engine off) for about 15 to 20 minutes. *tt | 03/23/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 010702 | 07/01/2002 | 636799 | Subject regarding torque specifications missing for timing belt tensioner. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002692 | Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 99051 | 08/27/2001 | 99051 | 623238 | Exhibiting muffler paint peeling. *jb | 10/26/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/09/2007 | 50000 | 4 | 01/09/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 acura 3.2 cl. while driving 50 mph, the engine and steering wheel vibrated, shook, and wobbled. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the repair would be his responsibility. the contact also stated that the vehicle would automatically accelerate when stopped at a traffic light. on january 9, 2008, the contact went to trade in the vehicle and was informed that it was a salvaged vehicle. he was referred to nhtsa by his credit union. the current mileage was 117,374 and failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 135975 | 1 | 02/12/2006 |
| My 2001 acura cl 2.3 transmission had failed appox 2 mos ago. i have missed several days of work because of the problem and repair time and cost during the holiday seasons. my wife also missed several days of work to accommodate for driving me. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/14/2008 | 82000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Motor mounts for acura cl-s type failing. *tr | |||