Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
05V025000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)from 09/01/2000 to 11/05/2001V (Vehicle)48665903/07/2005ODIHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/28/200501/31/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
Consequence SummaryIf the driver 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 SummaryDealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
NotesHonda recall nos.p68, p69.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
100210/16/200210005933Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt03/18/2004
11010211/01/200210005881Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt03/18/2004
30303/16/200310001832Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt07/22/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
0003908/27/200200039633590Service information regarding immobilizer system (type 1). *tt09/23/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
01020202/01/2002630994Information on troubleshooting multiple misire diagnostic trouble codes p0301, p0306). *tt04/30/2002

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE05002HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/13/200502/02/2005IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK05V025000
 The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (nhtsa 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
PE05002HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/13/200502/02/2005IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK05V025000
 The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (nhtsa 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
PE05002HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/13/200502/02/2005IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK05V025000
 The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (nhtsa 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/15/2009105000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 honda prelude. while the vehicle was parked, she took the key out of the ignition with the vehicle in neutral. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for the failure. the contact stated she accidently took the vehicle out of the ignition the first time because all of her other vehicles were manuals. she stated the failure has been on going for a year. the vehicle has not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. vwb
08/01/2007101960205/24/2007
 On two separate occasions when applying the brakes when coming to a stop the engine cuts off, without warning, no jerking, nothing. the dash had three lights lit as when you turn the ignition on before you start the car. the car can be restarted immediately after engine dies. taking it to honda on 8/7/07.*jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
03/31/200736663212/18/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda prelude. on two separate occasions the vehicle failed to start, but the anti theft indicator illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the ignition switch was repaired. the contact's vehicle was not included in recall # 05v02500. the current and failure mileage were 36,663.*ak left message 10/16/07 . *lj