Acura CL (1997) – 02V120000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ACURA

Model Of Vehicle

CL

Year

1997

Recall Campaign Number

02V120000

Component Description

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Effect Of Defect

Worn Contacts Could Cause The Engine To Stall Without Warning, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

American Honda Motor Co.

Start Of Manufacture

19960820

End Of Manufacture

19970930

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1000000

Date Owners Notified

20020614

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Date Report Received

20020516

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard