Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
Your vehicle's ignition switch has a potential problem with the electrical contacts that can wear out over time. This can cause your engine to stall without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the contacts wear out, your engine could stall unexpectedly, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the ignition switch for free. Just take your vehicle to an authorized dealer and we'll take care of it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 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 HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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