SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's brake system, responsible for helping you stop safely. In some cases, internal corrosion can weaken this component, affecting your car's braking performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder fails completely, your brakes won't work as intended, and you'll need to press the pedal much harder to stop. This could lead to longer stopping distances and increase the risk of a collision, which could be serious.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the master cylinder assembly, reservoir, and brake fluid for free, to ensure your brakes function properly and safely. You should contact Acura at 1-800-382-2238 as soon as you receive this notice to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE INTERNAL CORROSION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE CORROSION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, RESERVOIR, AND BRAKE FLUID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
The brake light switch on your vehicle is a small part that controls when your brake lights turn on. During manufacturing, a small amount of oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust, but this oil can leak into the switch and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil gets into the switch, your brake lights won't turn on when you press the brake pedal, which increases the risk of a crash because other drivers may not see you're slowing down.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will clean the brake pedal assembly and replace the brake light switch for free, so schedule a service appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice and get this safety fix done.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety device that deploys in the event of a crash. In some models, this inflator may malfunction due to a manufacturing issue, causing it to rupture and potentially send sharp metal fragments towards you, or not deploy properly to protect you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, you could be seriously injured or worse. If it underinflates, you may not get the protection you need in a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect the airbag inflator and replace it with a safer, redesigned one, free of charge. This repair is urgent, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles.
These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators 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 driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that deploys in the event of a crash to cushion your head and neck. In some cases, the part that makes the air bag work might have been replaced with a faulty version that can absorb moisture and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. An underinflated air bag might not protect you properly in a crash, also putting you at risk of serious harm.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect the air bag in your vehicle and replace the faulty inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This recall is free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.
