Recall 02V119000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 2000-2002 ACURA RL
RECALL This recall affects up to 25,765 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V119000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 25,765 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OIL WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT RUST. THIS OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH AND CONTAMINATE THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Safety Consequence
EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN ANY EXCESS OIL FROM THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE STOP SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 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 ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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