Investigation PE07060: 2004–2005 Acura TL

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 29, 2007

Closed

Mar 5, 2008

Model years

2004–2005

Subject

Windshield wiper motor failure

Component: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Summary

The manufacturer notified nhtsa by letter dated february 26, 2008, that a safety related recall has been initiated to correct this problem on certain model year 2004 and 2005 acura tl vehicles.the recall affects approximately 129,600 subject vehicles manufactured between march 2003 and may 2005.the defect involves water intrusion into the wiper motor housing that may result in corrosion and failure of a circuit breaker that will disable the wiper motor.corrective action consists of installing a new wiper motor where corrosion is found as well as a breather tube on both new and existing wiper motors to prevent water intrusion into the housing.nhtsa has assigned number 08v-092 to this recall action.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 Acura TL388 complaints
• 2004 Acura TL551 complaints