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2003 Acura Cl

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

on certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. eventually the belt could be damaged and fail.

Corrective Action

if the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. owner notification began august 30, 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.

1999 Acura Cl

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

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 øoffø position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Acura Cl

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Acura Cl

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.

Corrective Action

this condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

1998 Acura Cl

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

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 øoffø position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Acura Cl

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Acura Cl

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles (honda accord sedans manufactured from september 18, 1997 to january 10, 1998; coupes manufactured december 11, december 15, 1997, and january 5, 1998; acura 2.3cl manufactured october 22, 1997 through january 7, 1998). during manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission cover. this irregularity can limit the movement of the parking pawl actuation level and prevent adequate engagement of the parking gear pawl. this does not comply with fmvs no. 114, "theft protection."

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the vehicle to roll down an incline when the transmission is locked in "park," increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a collar on the transmission parking pawl to ensure proper movement of the actuation lever.

1997 Acura Cl

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.

Corrective Action

this condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. also steering controllability would be reduced.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

1997 Acura Cl

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.