Recall 03V423000: 1998–1999 Honda Accord and 3 other models

Report received

Oct 27, 2003

Manufacturer

American honda motor co.

Potentially affected

563,861vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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 and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."

Possible consequence

If the vehicle operator 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.

Remedy

Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. Owner notification began december 8, 2003. Owners 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.

• 1998 Acura CL55 complaints
• 1999 Acura CL49 complaints
• 1999 Acura TL157 complaints
• 1998 Honda Accord1,200 complaints
• 1999 Honda Accord1,135 complaints
• 1999 Honda Odyssey518 complaints