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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V119000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 02/14/2000 to 03/07/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 25765 | 05/16/2002 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/14/2002 | 05/14/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Eventually, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brakes are applied, which increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||||
| 01062001 | 06/01/2001 | 623649 | Subject regarding srs dtc 15-3, faulty opds sensor code. *yd | 10/29/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 1002 | 10/01/2002 | 10009253 | Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||||
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004959 | Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 010402 | 04/01/2002 | 636881 | Subject regarding disc brake thickness error. *tt | 11/15/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/11/2010 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2001 acura 3.5rl. the contact had a flat on the rear left wheel and replaced it with a spare. after traveling a couple of miles, the anti lock braking light came on and the contact lost all braking. the contact stated that the rear wheels were spinning and different rates of speed and it cause d the brakes to fail. after the contact turn the vehicle off and back on the braking system started to operate properly. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileage and current mileage was 110000.rl | |||