NHTSA recall 02V119000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 02V119000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Reported | 2002-05-14 |
| Owners notified | 2002-05-16 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Units potentially affected | 25765 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
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).
| 2000 ACURA RL | Built 2000-02-14 to 2002-03-07. |
|---|---|
| 2001 ACURA RL | Built 2000-02-14 to 2002-03-07. |
| 2002 ACURA RL | Built 2000-02-14 to 2002-03-07. |
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