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1998 Acura Slx

Component

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.

Corrective Action

if the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.

1997 Acura Slx

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Acura Slx

Component

Suspension

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub.

Corrective Action

the bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle. the bearing can seize, causing the wheel to lock affecting vehicle directional control increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front hubs to determine if the lock washer and screws were properly installed. if not, they will make the necessary repairs.

1996 Acura Slx

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

1996 Acura Slx

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.

Recall Notes

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.