Defect Description For Recall
These Vehicles Were Manufactured Without A Lock Washer And/Or Screws In The Front Hub.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
SLX
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V035002
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
The Bearing Adjustment Nut Can Loosen, Resulting In Too Much Free Play Between The Wheel And Axle. The Bearing Can Seize, Causing The Wheel To Lock AffeCTIng Vehicle DireCTIonal Control Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Front Hubs To Determine If The Lock Washer And Screws Were Properly Installed. If Not, They Will Make The Necessary Repairs.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19960801
End Of Manufacture
19961110
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
123
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
19970311