Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
08E013000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) E (Equipment)2032MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)02/05/200802/05/2008
Defect SummaryHonda is recalling 2,032 hitch style bike racks sold as aftermarket for use on my 2003-2007 and some my 2008 honda pilot, ridgeline, and acura mdx vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Consequence SummaryWhen moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch bolt has the potential of causing severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.
Corrective SummaryOwners should contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391) to obtain a free repair kit along with repair instructions or owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238 for further information.
NotesCustomers may 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
EQUIPMENT
120312/16/200310014182Hands-free telephone interface won't mute radio. *nm04/28/2005
0400704/27/200410012659Sunvisor will not stay clipped into holder. *eh03/09/2005
120212/16/200210002585Cigarette lighter application. *tt09/05/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
09010509/16/200510018109Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes. *jb12/15/2005
100210/16/200210009255Keyless remote transmitter inoperative, . check keyless, ceiling light, ignition key reminder beeper before troubleshooting keyless remote system. october tech line information. *tt09/20/2004
0501200405/01/200410009005Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes. acura servicenews. may 2004. *tt09/08/2004
0301501/20/20060301510003057Remote audio controls do not work properly. *tt10/07/2003
0300803/03/200310001343Rear view display on navigation screen is dark. *tt04/30/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
100210/16/200210009254A/c compressor control logic. october tech line information. *tt09/20/2004
10010210/01/200210005950Poor air conditioner cooling on hard acceleration. acura servicenews. *tt03/19/2004
11010211/01/200210005860Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. acura service news. *tt03/17/2004
90309/16/200310005016Unequal dash vent air conditioner temperature. tech line summary. *tt01/26/2004
0302109/21/20040302110003058The rear center vents do not blow air at any climate control setting. *tt supersedes 03-021, dated august 18, 2003. *tt10/07/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
0501200405/01/200410009002Audio unit and navi anti-theft codes available on in. acura servicenews. may 2004. *tt09/08/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
0116200501/16/200510014774Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh05/09/2005
100310/16/200310004961Navigation system becomes inoperative and displays a dvd or pc door open warning message. *tt01/21/2004
60306/16/200310003198Information on remembering navigation system personal identification number (pin). *tt10/10/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
0301603/31/200310001344Rear entertainment system screen rattles in the lowered position. *tt04/30/2003
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
0401200404/01/200410009041Wind noise from the roof rack. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt09/08/2004
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
08-02605/31/200810025524Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles. *pe08/15/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-06-05005/09/200810032775Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. a federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain models were overstating mileage. vehicles affected by this sett05/21/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
09/04/200414000302/27/2003
 Climate control not working; ac not working at all after 2 repair over a period of time of 1 month.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
02/13/2006109/03/2003
 Hi, i don't know whether my issue is related with safety. my acura mdx 2003 (35k mile) has a bad smell from the air conditioner. i brought it to local dealership (acura of bellevue) in bellevue, wa and they spent 1 hour or so and they didn't know why it has a smell. they asked for $600.00. so i contacted acura of usa but they didn't give any clear answer for my problem. so i complained about it. my question is that this bad smell from the air condition, is it under warranty? just asking for get help if you could provide me. thanks so much for reading. *jb
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
07/19/2008750001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura mdx. the contact noticed that the navigation system along with the defroster was inoperative. in cold weather conditions, ice builds up on the windshield, which causes reduced visibility. the dealer stated that it would cost approximately $3,000 to replace the entire navigation unit. the vehicle has not been repaired. he filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 84,000. updated 12-08-08 *bf updated 12/10/08. *jb