NHTSA Recall 05V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V025000; Date: Jan. 28, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Acura TL; 2000 Acura TL; 1999 Honda Accord; 2000 Honda Accord; 2001 Honda Accord; 2002 Honda Accord; 1997 Honda Prelude; 1998 Honda Prelude; 1999 Honda Prelude; 2000 Honda Prelude; 2001 Honda Prelude
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 486,659
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Honda recall nos. P68, p69. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 2005
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