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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 Tsx

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.

2004 Acura Tsx

Component

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger cars, the wire harness located in the trunk hinge area is not adequately protected and over time could be damaged when the trunk is opened and closed.

Corrective Action

a damaged harness can cause a blown fuse, a short circuit and it can result in a loss of license plate lights, back-up lights and tail light function. loss of a tail light could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the harness and if any damage is found, the harness will be replaced. if no damage is found, dealers will install corrugated plastic tubing over the harness to prevent future damage. the recall began on september 15, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.