Acura 3.2tl 1998
Model 3.2tl made in 1998 by Acura got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V227000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/19/1997 to 04/16/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 96518 | 08/30/1999 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/19/1999 | 08/30/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a redesigned bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10012910 | Airbag on off switch. *eh | 04/04/2005 | |
| 1001 | 10/16/2001 | 626607 | Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure. *yd | 12/17/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009256 | Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 104 | 01/16/2004 | 10009058 | Airbag on/off switch application chart. acura. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 102 | 01/01/2002 | 629322 | Information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble codes p1705, p1768, p0753, p0758. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 1001 | 10/16/2001 | 626558 | Subject regarding pgm tester software version sn200. *yd | 12/17/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009254 | A/c compressor control logic. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005860 | Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. acura service news. *tt | 03/17/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009042 | Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10014061 | Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 1002 | 10/01/2002 | 10009253 | Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
| 00007 | 04/03/2000 | 612493 | Experiencing growling or whining from one or both of the rear wheels when driving. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 99025 | 10/22/2001 | 99025 | 626232 | Information on malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble codes p0133 or p0153.*jb | 12/13/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 04/10/2004 | 69933 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was being driven when, for no apparent reason, the airbags deployed resulting in a collision that totalled the car. we want the information inside the airbag computer read/extracted. we suspect insurance fraud in this incident.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/23/2005 | 115000 | 1 | 05/06/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated while pulling out from a stop sign the transmission case bolt broke. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who found nhtsa recall campaign 99v227000 for automatic transmission. the manufacturer said that the recall repairs had been completed previously, and they were not willing to repair the transmission again. *ak | |||
| 10/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states the bolt on the vehicle broke. recall number 99v227000 the consumer contacted the dealer and was told the recall had been performed on the vehicle . the consumer was not the original owner. please provide any further information. jb *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| No events indicating a failure was imminent. pedal brake for 1998 acura failed to stop while driving in stop/go municipal traffic. car accelerated out of control and hit an off road tree and was a total unrepairable loss. police investigated. car occupants transported to hospital for emergency treatment. no other personal injuries. only minor property collateral property damages. reported to auto insurance carrier and honda america. honda america declined to investigate or inspect the vehicle and claimed the gas pedal was mistakenly engaged instead of the pedal brake. confirmed by ha letter. acura owner settled claim with insurance company. this conclusion seems inconsistent with earlier nhtsa investigations into 1990s acuras as i was able to retrieve from http://consumerhassofshame.homestead.com///index~ns4.html. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/23/1999 | |||
| While driving along at a speed 45-55 mph on a straight road in sunny weather conditions consumer heard a loud noise, and then the vehicle suddenly went out of control, almost striking several vehicles.the vehicle was towed to a body shop. please the strut rod had broken off the rear wheel spindle assembley, the wheel went up into the wheel well causing vehicle to go out of control. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| No events indicating a failure was imminent. pedal brake for 1998 acura failed to stop while driving in stop/go municipal traffic. car accelerated out of control and hit an off road tree and was a total unrepairable loss. police investigated. car occupants transported to hospital for emergency treatment. no other personal injuries. only minor property collateral property damages. reported to auto insurance carrier and honda america. honda america declined to investigate or inspect the vehicle and claimed the gas pedal was mistakenly engaged instead of the pedal brake. confirmed by ha letter. acura owner settled claim with insurance company. this conclusion seems inconsistent with earlier nhtsa investigations into 1990s acuras as i was able to retrieve from http://consumerhassofshame.homestead.com///index~ns4.html. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | REDING | PALOCEDRO MOTORS | 530-223-6511 |