Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is the part that turns your engine on and off. It has a safety feature that keeps you from accidentally moving the car while it's in gear. But in certain Honda and Acura models from 2001 to 2006, this switch could become damaged, disabling this safety feature.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might take the key out of the ignition while your car is still in gear, and the vehicle could roll away. This could cause an accident, especially if you're not expecting it to move.
Free Fix
Honda will fix the problem for free by updating the shift interlock lever and possibly replacing the ignition switch. Your dealer will do this work at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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