Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
The water pump in your vehicle has a part called the timing belt tensioner pulley that keeps the timing belt in place. Unfortunately, it's not aligned correctly on some V6 engines, which could cause the timing belt to rub against the cylinder head.
Risk if Unfixed
If the timing belt breaks, your engine will suddenly shut off, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect the water pump, and if it's one of the faulty ones, they'll replace it and the timing belt for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and if you experience any issues, contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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