Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Interlock Operation Of The Ignition Switch May Not FunCTIon Properly, 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
TL
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
05V025000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver 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 Confirms Interlock FunCTIon. Vehicles Will Be Updated With A Redesigned Interlock Lever Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 7, 2005. Owners May Contact Honda At 1-800-999-1009 Or Acura At 1-800-382-2238.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
19990216
End Of Manufacture
19990730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
486659
Date Owners Notified
20050307
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20050128
Make Campaign Number
P68, P69