Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
RL
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V119000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light
Effect Of Defect
Eventually, The Brake Lights Will Not Illuminate When The Brakes Are Applied, Which Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20000214
End Of Manufacture
20020307
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25765
Date Owners Notified
20020516
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20020514