NHTSA Recall 02V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V120000; Date: May. 16, 2002
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Acura CL; 1998 Acura CL; 1999 Acura CL; 1999 Acura TL; 1997 Honda Accord; 1998 Honda Accord; 1999 Honda Accord; 1998 Honda Civic; 1999 Honda Civic; 2000 Honda Civic; 1997 Honda CR-V; 1998 Honda CR-V; 1999 Honda CR-V; 1997 Honda Odyssey; 1998 Honda Odyssey; 1999 Honda Odyssey; 1997 Honda Prelude; 1998 Honda Prelude; 1999 Honda Prelude; 1998 Isuzu Oasis; 1999 Isuzu Oasis
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 1,000,000
Recall Summary:
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began June 14, 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 Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 14, 2002
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