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
1999
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
19980909
End Of Manufacture
19990824
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