Recall 02V120000: 1997–1999 Acura CL and 7 other models

Report received

May 16, 2002

Manufacturer

American honda motor co.

Potentially affected

1,000,000vehicles

Model years

1997–2000

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 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.

Possible consequence

Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Acura CL82 complaints
• 1998 Acura CL55 complaints
• 1999 Acura CL49 complaints
• 1999 Acura TL157 complaints
• 1997 Honda Accord460 complaints
• 1998 Honda Accord1,200 complaints
• 1999 Honda Accord1,135 complaints
• 1998 Honda Civic435 complaints
• 1999 Honda Civic338 complaints
• 2000 Honda Civic287 complaints
• 1997 Honda CR-V108 complaints
• 1998 Honda CR-V128 complaints
• 1999 Honda CR-V127 complaints
• 1997 Honda Odyssey20 complaints
• 1998 Honda Odyssey73 complaints
• 1999 Honda Odyssey518 complaints
• 1997 Honda Prelude66 complaints
• 1998 Honda Prelude69 complaints
• 1999 Honda Prelude31 complaints
• 1998 Isuzu Oasis10 complaints
• 1999 Isuzu Oasis3 complaints