RECALL: ignition switch.
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Press release posted on Honda Owner Link
American Honda Recalls Vehicles to Replace Ignition Switches
Certain 1997 to 2000 Honda and Acura Vehicles Affected
TORRANCE, Calif., May 23, 2002 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today
announced a voluntary recall of certain Honda and Acura models to
replace an ignition switch which may cause the engine to stall. The recall
involves about 1.3 million of certain 1997 to 2000 models of the Honda
Accord, Civic, Prelude, CR-V and Odyssey. Also included in the recall are
some 1999 Acura TL sedans and certain 1997 to 1999 CL coupes.
The situation is created by electrical contacts within the ignition switch that
wear prematurely causing the switch to malfunction. An affected vehicle
will likely experience difficulty in starting for a period of time prior to
experiencing any engine stall. Normally, the vehicle can be restarted
immediately.
Most customers will not experience problems with their ignition switch
prior to repair -- less than 3/10ths of one percent of affected vehicles have
experienced switch problems.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by American Honda and
asked to take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to be repaired free of
charge. The repair involves the replacement of the electrical contact
portion of the ignition switch while retaining the original lock and key
assemblies.
Owners will be notified by mail when parts are available for their model.
Because of the large number of vehicles involved, it may take several
months to make the replacement parts available for all vehicles. Mailings
will begin in June and should be completed by September.
Details regarding mailing dates and affected vehicles will be available on
the Honda and Acura Web sites today. Owners will be able to access this
information by logging in to the Owner Link section of www.honda.com or
www.acura.com and entering the 17-digit vehicle identification number
found on their dash. Customers may also contact their Honda or Acura
dealer with questions.
There have been no accidents or injuries reported to American Honda
related to this issue.
American Honda Recalls Vehicles to Replace Ignition Switches
Certain 1997 to 2000 Honda and Acura Vehicles Affected
TORRANCE, Calif., May 23, 2002 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today
announced a voluntary recall of certain Honda and Acura models to
replace an ignition switch which may cause the engine to stall. The recall
involves about 1.3 million of certain 1997 to 2000 models of the Honda
Accord, Civic, Prelude, CR-V and Odyssey. Also included in the recall are
some 1999 Acura TL sedans and certain 1997 to 1999 CL coupes.
The situation is created by electrical contacts within the ignition switch that
wear prematurely causing the switch to malfunction. An affected vehicle
will likely experience difficulty in starting for a period of time prior to
experiencing any engine stall. Normally, the vehicle can be restarted
immediately.
Most customers will not experience problems with their ignition switch
prior to repair -- less than 3/10ths of one percent of affected vehicles have
experienced switch problems.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by American Honda and
asked to take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to be repaired free of
charge. The repair involves the replacement of the electrical contact
portion of the ignition switch while retaining the original lock and key
assemblies.
Owners will be notified by mail when parts are available for their model.
Because of the large number of vehicles involved, it may take several
months to make the replacement parts available for all vehicles. Mailings
will begin in June and should be completed by September.
Details regarding mailing dates and affected vehicles will be available on
the Honda and Acura Web sites today. Owners will be able to access this
information by logging in to the Owner Link section of www.honda.com or
www.acura.com and entering the 17-digit vehicle identification number
found on their dash. Customers may also contact their Honda or Acura
dealer with questions.
There have been no accidents or injuries reported to American Honda
related to this issue.
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