NHTSA recall 02V120000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Acura CL and 7 more
Reported May 16, 20021,000,000 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Aug 20, 1996 – Sep 30, 1997
The defect
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.
The risk
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.