Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle controls when the engine starts and stops. In some cases, the switch might not work correctly, allowing you to remove the key while the transmission is not in park.
Risk if Unfixed
If you remove the key without shifting to park, your vehicle could roll away, and you might crash. This is especially serious because you can't control your vehicle or engage the parking brake.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the ignition switch and replace the interlock lever with a redesigned one to ensure it works correctly – all at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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