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Campaign 02V226000

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ID: #02V226000 MFR: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What Happened
The water pump in your vehicle has a part called the timing belt tensioner pulley that keeps the timing belt in place. Unfortunately, it's not aligned correctly on some V6 engines, which could cause the timing belt to rub against the cylinder head.
Risk if Unfixed
If the timing belt breaks, your engine will suddenly shut off, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect the water pump, and if it's one of the faulty ones, they'll replace it and the timing belt for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and if you experience any issues, contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Affected Vehicles

2003 ACURA CL
2003 ACURA TL
2002 HONDA Accord
2002 HONDA Odyssey
2002 ACURA MDX

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V226000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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