Recall 02V119000: 2000–2002 Acura RL

Report received

May 14, 2002

Manufacturer

American honda motor co.

Potentially affected

25,765vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, during the manufacturing process, oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust. This oil can leak into the brake stop switch and contaminate the electrical contacts.

Possible consequence

Eventually, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brakes are applied, which increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will clean any excess oil from the pedal assembly and replace the stop switch. Owner notification began may 16, 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 acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Acura RL59 complaints
• 2001 Acura RL12 complaints
• 2002 Acura RL43 complaints