Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is a critical safety component that prevents you from starting the engine when you're not in park. However, the interlock lever on some Honda and Acura models from 2003-2006 could bend, allowing the engine to stay on even if you remove the key.
Risk if Unfixed
If the interlock lever fails, you could take your foot off the brake and the vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty interlock lever and any necessary parts of the ignition switch, all at no cost to you. You'll get a notice with instructions on how to schedule the free 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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