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2006 Acura Tl

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors is mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.

Corrective Action

if the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the front airbag increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. the recall began on november 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 and acura at 1-800-382-2238.

2006 Acura Tl

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Corrective Action

the language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Recall Notes

honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

2005 Acura Tl

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. if the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.

Corrective Action

if the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. the recall began on april 2, 2007. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

2005 Acura Tl

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. if the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.

Corrective Action

if the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2005. owners may contact honda at 800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

2003 Acura Tl

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.

2002 Acura Tl

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: sedans equipped with an "auto-up" power window feature on the driver's door. the driver's side power window control unit can fail, and depending on the failure mode, the window could become inoperative, open or close independent of switch activation, or the auto-reverse system may not operate.

Corrective Action

the auto-reverse system failure could result in occupant injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the power window control unit. owner notification began may 21, 2001. 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 acura at 1-800-999-1009.

2000 Acura Tl

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.

Corrective Action

as a result, the affected air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. owner notification began april 5, 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.

2000 Acura Tl

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

Corrective Action

if the driver 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 confirms interlock function. vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

1999 Acura Tl

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 Tl

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.

1999 Acura Tl

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

Corrective Action

if the driver 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 confirms interlock function. vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

1998 Acura Tl

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 Tl

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.

1996 Acura Tl

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.