1996 Acura Slx
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Acura Slx. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Acura Slx. Newest first.
The left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. if the clearance IS not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced.
Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. the misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u.s. Specification seat belt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dt*: the contact stated there IS brake fluid leakage and stopping distances were increased as a result. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 97v092002, regarding the service brakes hoses and lines. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair.
- Air bags › Frontal
Front collision at 35-40 mph, neither airbag deployed, vehicle was totalled. No injuries.*ak
- Suspension
Vehicle's suspension IS not very stable creating the possibility for roll over.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Risk of rollover
Cu attorney (nancy perkins, arnold & porter) and odi agreed that an extension in the petition review process will be necessary to allow odi time to conduct a proper review of the new material submitted by cu on december 23, 1996.therefore, the new due date will be april 21, 1997.consumers union (cu) petitioned the…
Cu attorney (nancy perkins, arnold & porter) and odi agreed that an extension in the petition review process will be necessary to allow odi time to conduct a proper review of the new material submitted by cu on december 23, 1996.therefore, the new due date will be april 21, 1997.consumers union (cu) petitioned the agency to open an investigation to determine whether the 1995 and 1996 model isuzu trooper and acura slx vehicles are defective within the meaning of 49 u.s. C. Chapter 301.specifically, cu alleged that testing demonstrated a dangerous propensity of the subject vehicles to roll over while performing a dynamic steering maneuver to avoid emergancy situations.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10193392Sending vehicle data to tech line.
- 10115224Service bulletin - The engine detonates (pings) when you accelerate lightly below 3,000 rpm. The programmed ignition timing causes a non-damaging engine detonation to occur when the intake air temperature is above 140F (60C).
- 10037486Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light IS on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steering feeling.
- 10009253Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. October tech line information.
- 10004958Shift solenoid identification.
- 637932Subject regarding replacement top piston ring marking.
- 636801This article mentions there IS no t on replacement top piston rings.
- 630971Subject regarding transmission drain plug leaking automatic transmission fluid.
- 626262Information regarding automatic transmission main case oil pan plug leaks.
- 613948A condition may exist where static from the speakers while adjusting the power mirrors with the engine running and the radio on.
- 606301Conditions concerning engine pinging when you accelerate lightly below 3,000 rpm.
- 606300Concerns with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with dianostic trouble codes (dtc(s) p0300 thru p0306 stored.
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