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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V573000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | V (Vehicle) | 807161 | 02/22/2013 | ODI | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 12/11/2012 | 12/11/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 pilot and odyssey and 2003 through 2006 acura mdx passenger vehicles manufactured from november 26, 2001, through august 30, 2006. the interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a honda or acura dealer. the dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. the recall began on february 22, 2013. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign numbers are s73 and s74.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1205 | 12/16/2005 | 10018866 | Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64. *tt | 01/19/2006 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018038 | Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. acura. servicenews. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014768 | Tpms sensor id memorization fails repeatedly. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014767 | Tpms dtc 32 34 36 & 38. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014771 | Pairing approved bluetooth phones to hands free link. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 11012004 | 11/01/2004 | 10010923 | Alternator is the root cause of adverse engine condition. this may include battery light on or flashing the engine not running or dim lights. request for visit. alos includes 2005 acura tl. *eh | 12/16/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-001 | 01/12/2012 | 10043249 | Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-001 | 01/12/2012 | 10043249 | Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| SB-10-040 | 10/08/2010 | 10034975 | Acura: starter does not work. debris coming through the torque converter housing caused the starter to fail. remove the starter and the debris from the torque converter housing. then install a new starter, and seal the mounting surface. | 02/02/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||||
| SB-10-040 | 10/08/2010 | 10034975 | Acura: starter does not work. debris coming through the torque converter housing caused the starter to fail. remove the starter and the debris from the torque converter housing. then install a new starter, and seal the mounting surface. | 02/02/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| SB-10-040 | 10/08/2010 | 10034975 | Acura: starter does not work. debris coming through the torque converter housing caused the starter to fail. remove the starter and the debris from the torque converter housing. then install a new starter, and seal the mounting surface. | 02/02/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | 01/14/2013 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | 12V573000 | |
| On december 10, 2012, honda motor company submitted a defect information report to nhtsa regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year my) 2003 through 2004 honda pilot and odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 my 2003 through 2006 acura mdx vehicles (recall no. 12v-573).honda's report states that a design change to the ignition switch used in the recalled vehicles reduced the range of rotation for the ignition switch from 160 degrees in earlier designs to 125 degrees without a corresponding change to the ignition interlock blocking mechanism.the result was that excessive rotational force could damage a lever that would allow the driver to remove the ignition key that was in a position other than the park position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away.odi identified 176 complaints related to the alleged defect, including 48 roll away crashes.threeof the incidents resulted in the following injuries to pedestrians:1) a broken foot and torn achilles tendon; 2) a fractured fibula and crush injuries to a shin area; and 3) an incident requiring unspecified treatment at a hospital emergency room.this investigation is closed.the voqs associated with this investigation are: 10486515, 10486393, 10486100, 10485010, 10482229, 10482091, 10481169, 10481105, 10481079, 10481027, 10480804, 10480648, 10480099, 10480009, 10479934, 10479695, 10479561, 10479517, 10479494, 10479484, 10479437, 10479421, 10479409, 10479343, 10478916, 10478876, 10478857, 10478845, 10478784, 10478776, 10478720, 10476767, 10473167, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440841, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348564, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10348254, 10331474, 10325334, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | 01/14/2013 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | 12V573000 | |
| On december 10, 2012, honda motor company submitted a defect information report to nhtsa regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year my) 2003 through 2004 honda pilot and odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 my 2003 through 2006 acura mdx vehicles (recall no. 12v-573).honda's report states that a design change to the ignition switch used in the recalled vehicles reduced the range of rotation for the ignition switch from 160 degrees in earlier designs to 125 degrees without a corresponding change to the ignition interlock blocking mechanism.the result was that excessive rotational force could damage a lever that would allow the driver to remove the ignition key that was in a position other than the park position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away.odi identified 176 complaints related to the alleged defect, including 48 roll away crashes.threeof the incidents resulted in the following injuries to pedestrians:1) a broken foot and torn achilles tendon; 2) a fractured fibula and crush injuries to a shin area; and 3) an incident requiring unspecified treatment at a hospital emergency room.this investigation is closed.the voqs associated with this investigation are: 10486515, 10486393, 10486100, 10485010, 10482229, 10482091, 10481169, 10481105, 10481079, 10481027, 10480804, 10480648, 10480099, 10480009, 10479934, 10479695, 10479561, 10479517, 10479494, 10479484, 10479437, 10479421, 10479409, 10479343, 10478916, 10478876, 10478857, 10478845, 10478784, 10478776, 10478720, 10476767, 10473167, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440841, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348564, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10348254, 10331474, 10325334, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 100000 | ||
| After you stop the car and keep in drive gear and pull the key out of ignition, the car rolls away. | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 64000 | ||
| This complains pertains to my 2005 mdx acura. while driving up a slope close to my home at 50mph, the dashboard suddenly shuts down and the wheels locked up. i took it to dch acura dealer in tustin, ca, and they could not detect any problem or replicate the problem. | |||
| 08/14/2010 | 44 | ||
| Have booming sound coming from the sub-woofer in the rear. sounds deafing, quite loud and booming. took it in because i ahd a warranty and they did nothing- didnt notice they didnt fix it till i got home as i didnt pick up the car. took it back and they said they replaced the sub-woofer. on saturday driving home and had the car running, went to back to remove something and heard this crazy noise. i though it was coming from the tail pipe, thats how loud it was until i opened the back and realize it was the sub-woofer again! i have seen that a lot of other people are having the same problem, and not sure why there isnt a permanent fix from acura regarding this. the dealership, will imply its your cd's etc, but its not, it sounds crazy weither its the radio or even if you have the bass lowered to help with the noise | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 0 | 5 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's electrical system went down 5 times and it has had 5 different repairs relating to the electrical system including the battery, gears being shifted without changing gears, the transmission and stalling. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 49900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. while driving approximately 65 mph she heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. the vsa and exclamation mark warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, and then the vehicle began to jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician detected a power surge in the battery, but no repairs were made. there was a separate occasion when an identical failure occurred accompanied by a loss of vehicle control. however, the driver was able to gain control. the failure mileage was 49,900. the current mileage was 49,950. | |||
| 04/21/2006 | 20085 | 1 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20mph the airbag light illuminated without warning and the engine stalled. the engine would not restart and the battery was discharged. afterwards, the airbag and tire mounting light illuminated. the vehicle was seen by the dealer and the battery was replaced. the dealer determined the navigation unit was draining the battery. the engine stalling persisted and the vehicle lost all power. the engine was restarted but continued to stall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined there was a short within the airbag srs module wiring. although the airbag problem was corrected, the stalling continued. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the stalling problem. | |||