What is the overall risk grade for the 2002 ACURA CL?

The 2002 ACURA CL has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2002 ACURA CL have?

The 2002 ACURA CL has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2002 ACURA CL?

The most severe recall for the 2002 ACURA CL is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2002 ACURA CL safe to drive?

The 2002 ACURA CL has 2 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2002 ACURA CL? (Campaign #04V176000)

The automatic transmission in your vehicle has a part called the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears. These gears can get too hot and wear out, causing damage to the transmission. If the gears fail, your transmission could lock up, making it impossible to control your vehicle. This could lead to a serious crash. Your Honda or Acura dealer will inspect and repair your transmission. If you have less than 15,000 miles, they'll update the oil cooler return line to prevent overheating. If you have more than 15,000 miles, they'll inspect for gear damage and replace the transmission if needed, or update the oil cooler return line if it's okay.

2002 ACURA CL

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

What Happened

The automatic transmission in your vehicle has a part called the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears. These gears can get too hot and wear out, causing damage to the transmission.

Risk if Unfixed

If the gears fail, your transmission could lock up, making it impossible to control your vehicle. This could lead to a serious crash.

Free Fix

Your Honda or Acura dealer will inspect and repair your transmission. If you have less than 15,000 miles, they'll update the oil cooler return line to prevent overheating. If you have more than 15,000 miles, they'll inspect for gear damage and replace the transmission if needed, or update the oil cooler return line if it's okay.

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Original — What Happened

ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Original — Remedy

ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

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Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

What Happened

You may have a replacement air bag in your vehicle that's prone to failure. This is the part that inflates to protect you in a crash, and it's usually installed in the steering wheel.

Risk if Unfixed

If this air bag fails in a crash, metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. An underinflated air bag could also leave you unprotected.

Free Fix

Your Honda dealer will inspect the air bag and replace it with a safer one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair that you should schedule as soon as you get the recall notice.

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Original — What Happened

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Original — Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

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