Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling 129,600 My 2004-2005 Acura TL Vehicles. If Water Enters The Windshield Wiper Motor Breather Port, Which Is Designed To Allow The Motor To Vent Warm Air During Normal Operation, It Can Result In Corrosion Inside The Motor Housing. This Could Cause A Failure Of The Electrical Circuit Breaker Inside The Motor Housing.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
TL
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
08V092000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Effect Of Defect
If The Circuit Breaker Fails, It Will Cause The Windshield Wiper Motor To Become Inoperative, Which Can Increase The Likelihood Of A Crash In Certain Conditions.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Windshield Wiper Motor For Signs Of Corrosion. If No Signs Of Corrosion Are Present, A Snorkel Tube Will Be Added To The Wiper Motor Breather Port To Prevent Water From Entering The Wiper Motor Housing And Foam Tape Will Be Installed On The Cowl Above The Wiper Motor To Direct Water Away From The Wiper Motor. If Signs Of Corrosion Damage Are Observed On The Wiper Motor, The Motor Will Be Replaced, And The Breather Tube And Foam Tape Will Also Be Installed To Prevent Water Intrusion On The New Wiper Motor. The Recall Began On April 28, 2008. Owners May Contact Acura At 1-800-382-2238.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20030311
End Of Manufacture
20040920
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
129600
Date Owners Notified
20080428
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20080227
Make Campaign Number
Q72