Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles And Mini Vans, The Ignition Switch May Wear Excessively And Prevent Proper Interlock Operation, Making It Possible To Turn The Ignition Key To The “Off” Position And Remove The Key Without Shifting The Transmission To “Park.”
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
CL
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
03V423000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Operator Does Not Shift To “Park” Before Removing The Key And Fails To Engage The Parking Brake, The Vehicle Could Roll And A Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Perform An InspeCTIon Procedure That Determines The Amount Of Cylinder Body Wear. If Significant Wear Is Indicated, The Dealer Will Replace The Cylinder Body, Collar, And Latch Plate. If No Signs Of Wear Are Indicated, Dealers Will Replace The Latch Plate With A Redesigned Part. Owner Notification Began December 8, 2003. Owners 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
19990212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
563861
Date Owners Notified
20031208
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20031027
Make Campaign Number
03-088/03-034