Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles (Honda Accord Sedans Manufactured From September 18, 1997 To January 10, 1998; Coupes Manufactured December 11, December 15, 1997, And January 5, 1998; Acura 2.3Cl Manufactured October 22, 1997 Through January 7, 1998). During Manufacturing, The Casting Die Caused An Irregularity In The Right-Side Transmission Cover. This Irregularity Can Limit The Movement Of The Parking Pawl Actuation Level And Prevent Adequate Engagement Of The Parking Gear Pawl. This Does Not Comply With Fmvs No. 114, “Theft ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
CL
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V018000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause The Vehicle To Roll Down An Incline When The Transmission Is Locked In “Park,” Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury And/Or Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Collar On The Transmission Parking Pawl To Ensure Proper Movement Of The Actuation Lever.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19971022
End Of Manufacture
19980107
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33966
Date Owners Notified
19980212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
19980210
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114