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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V423000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/05/1997 to 08/21/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 563861 | 12/08/2003 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/27/2003 | 10/30/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda recall no. 03-088/acura recall no. 03-034.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 02V120000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 04/28/1997 to 08/25/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1000000 | 06/14/2002 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/16/2002 | 05/20/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10014067 | The homelink system may have test information stored in memory that must be erased before it can be programmed. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005865 | Ceiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1001 | 10/16/2001 | 626635 | Subject regarding cranks, won't start with type ii immobilizer system. *yd | 12/17/2001 | |
| 080101 | 08/01/2001 | 623629 | Subject on security system last tripped sensor memory. nlm | 10/29/2001 | |
| 99011 | 03/22/1999 | 604534 | Concerns with remote audio switches not working properly. *tt | 05/05/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 801 | 08/16/2001 | 626468 | Subject regarding the cl security system last tripped sensor memory. *yd | 12/14/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009257 | Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| 091203 | 09/12/2003 | 10004665 | Letter to service manager regarding ignition switch recall campaign. *tt | 12/30/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 344000 | ||
| At 55 mph the car engine shut down and all power was lost. contacting the company about a recall that i saw on the internet the company said that the recall was already completed on my car. i did not remember it being done but told them that the problem for the first time in owning the car in 344,000 miles has now started. they said they could fix it but could not be covered by the recall. i drove to the dealership to have the problem confirmed and repaired the next day. they said it was the electrical part of ignition switch, but that they did not have it and i would have to take the car back and make another appointment when the part was in stock. | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 344000 | ||
| The car, while driving shut down and lost all power while being driven at 55 mph, i checked the internet for anyone else having that issue and found the recall on my car for ignition switch, i called the dealer and they said that my car already had the recall preformed but would look at it and confirm the problem. i drove the car over, while doing so it died on me again. the dealer confirmed that they thought it was the switch and since it was already been recalled i would have to pay the $500.00 to replace it. ( i would think that since it appeared that the fix did not work that it should be replaced again.) the dealer then told me that since they did not have the part in stock that i would have to make another appointment and gave me my car to drive home. (now there's a real safety issue.) since i am currently not working i decided to replace the switch myself and upon opening up the steering column i found that the 2 bolts holding the key lock to the column are a safety type pan head that cant be removed easily. the funny thing is i really find it hard to believe that the dealership would use this type of bolt to replace a recall item. there are no easy ways to get at the spot to re-install them. if the manufacturer recalled the item for this issue it shouldn't happen again with the recall switch in it | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 344000 | ||
| At 55 mph the car engine shut down and all power was lost. contacting the company about a recall that i saw on the internet the company said that the recall was already completed on my car. i did not remember it being done but told them that the problem for the first time in owning the car in 344,000 miles has now started. they said they could fix it but could not be covered by the recall. i drove to the dealership to have the problem confirmed and repaired the next day. they said it was the electrical part of ignition switch, but that they did not have it and i would have to take the car back and make another appointment when the part was in stock. | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 344000 | ||
| The car, while driving shut down and lost all power while being driven at 55 mph, i checked the internet for anyone else having that issue and found the recall on my car for ignition switch, i called the dealer and they said that my car already had the recall preformed but would look at it and confirm the problem. i drove the car over, while doing so it died on me again. the dealer confirmed that they thought it was the switch and since it was already been recalled i would have to pay the $500.00 to replace it. ( i would think that since it appeared that the fix did not work that it should be replaced again.) the dealer then told me that since they did not have the part in stock that i would have to make another appointment and gave me my car to drive home. (now there's a real safety issue.) since i am currently not working i decided to replace the switch myself and upon opening up the steering column i found that the 2 bolts holding the key lock to the column are a safety type pan head that cant be removed easily. the funny thing is i really find it hard to believe that the dealership would use this type of bolt to replace a recall item. there are no easy ways to get at the spot to re-install them. if the manufacturer recalled the item for this issue it shouldn't happen again with the recall switch in it | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 344000 | ||
| At 55 mph the car engine shut down and all power was lost. contacting the company about a recall that i saw on the internet the company said that the recall was already completed on my car. i did not remember it being done but told them that the problem for the first time in owning the car in 344,000 miles has now started. they said they could fix it but could not be covered by the recall. i drove to the dealership to have the problem confirmed and repaired the next day. they said it was the electrical part of ignition switch, but that they did not have it and i would have to take the car back and make another appointment when the part was in stock. | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 344000 | ||
| The car, while driving shut down and lost all power while being driven at 55 mph, i checked the internet for anyone else having that issue and found the recall on my car for ignition switch, i called the dealer and they said that my car already had the recall preformed but would look at it and confirm the problem. i drove the car over, while doing so it died on me again. the dealer confirmed that they thought it was the switch and since it was already been recalled i would have to pay the $500.00 to replace it. ( i would think that since it appeared that the fix did not work that it should be replaced again.) the dealer then told me that since they did not have the part in stock that i would have to make another appointment and gave me my car to drive home. (now there's a real safety issue.) since i am currently not working i decided to replace the switch myself and upon opening up the steering column i found that the 2 bolts holding the key lock to the column are a safety type pan head that cant be removed easily. the funny thing is i really find it hard to believe that the dealership would use this type of bolt to replace a recall item. there are no easy ways to get at the spot to re-install them. if the manufacturer recalled the item for this issue it shouldn't happen again with the recall switch in it | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Electrical system failure caused dash board and head lights to dim on its own. yh | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Electrical system appears to contain a short, all lighting (head,dashboard and tail) all flash in sinc with the turn signal lighting when applied. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/10/1998 | |||
| When driving on flat surface at approximately 40mph, 1500rpms the vehicle will jerk and pull for approx. 30 seconds or untill the speed is changed. the dealership thinks that the computer is the problem, which will in some cases affect the transmission. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/11/2008 | 105500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 acura cl. the contact stated that the vehicle fails to turn off, even after the key is removed from the ignition. the is the first time the failure occurred and the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the vehicle should not be running when the key is removed. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 105,500. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was taken o the dealer for nhtsa recall # 03v423000 subject:ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the free remedy. after the repair, the driver could not take the key out of the ignition. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the mechanic was able to get the key out of the ignition. now the key can be taken out of the ignition while in other gears. consumer requests odi to call with information on how this will be handled. *nm | |||
| 08/24/2002 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalled while driving, mechanic replaced the egr valve, however the vehicle stalled again, consumer was informed of a recall with the ignition switch and the vehicle was replaced free of charge. the dealership stated that an egr upgrade was needed and that the transmission was out, consumer stated that the transmission had not experienced any prior problems with the transmission, consumer had been informed by other mechanics that all the coasting that she had to do could have caused the transmission to overheat, causing it to go out, consumer is being charged for the work to the transmission and doesn't feel she should be. *slc | |||
| 08/31/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the ignition switch. consumer has attemped to contact the acura client service and receives a message each time replying the office is closed. to date the recall repair has not been made, recall notice 02v12. *jg *dt | |||