Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal is the part that controls how fast your car goes. Dorman made a faulty version of this part for several Honda and Acura models, which can get stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal gets stuck, your car's engine might not slow down when you take your foot off the gas, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty accelerator pedal assembly with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
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