I just got this notice from Acura in the mail last week. I finally called a dealership today and they said there's a fire risk. Anyone else get this or know more about it?

 

man you got yours pretty late. i got mines several months ago and i think there was a thread bout it but that was posted long time ago

 

oh shit..alright thanks, maybe I'll do a search

 

I think Honda sent the notices in batches. There was a time when the parts were not available (because of the demand). You would need to call the service department first to see if the parts were available, and then make an appointment. There was a long list. This recall was for other cars on the line also.

The problem was that the tolerances for the electronic contacts were bad. People were hanging many keys and keychains weighing down and putting pressure on the contacts. Sooner or later the contacts were loose, and some people reported that their car engine shut down with no warning. I read stories were a person was driving on a freeway at 70 and lost control. This person was stunned and didn't know what to do and crashed into the center divider.

So, it's a good idea to get it done.

 

yeah, I had mine replaced last year. I never got a notice but from info received on this board, I called my dealer and they did the replacement.

I got a PHAT ASS ford escort with no A/C for my rental too!!!!

 

I had mine done after i stalled in the middle of two lanes going opposite directions and couldnt restart for a minute. That is a rather unpleasant feeling. I'm guessing ignition switch cause it hasnt happened since I got the recall done.

 

did done mine almost a year ago!

 

Did mine a few months ago.

 

Is there a printable document, I never got one since mine was used. It is for ALL 97-99 Acura CLs right?

 

this recall doesnt apply to 97 2.2's...but check out the ball joint recall instead.

 

Here's the recall by the NHTSA...

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm

Click on "get summary" for the details of the recall.

I'm not sure if it affected i4 CL's. But you can check on that site.

 

Make : ACURA
Model : CL
Year : 1999

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V120000
Recall Date : MAY 13, 2002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1000000

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).


Thanks wingman. I need to get this done too... bought mine used.

 

YEP, I-4s too.

 

I called Acura to see if my CL had the ignition recall and they told me that its the 98-99's that have that prob..not the 97's.. just an FYI for everyone..

 

I'm not sure if that's correct. I have a '97 3.0 and my switch was replaced. At least that's what they told me (Honda supplied me with a rental car also). You might ask to speak to a regional representative or call Honda's main office in Gardena, California, to find out if you have been misinformed or if I had my switch replaced for no reason.

 

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the 97's are affected - I just had my service done.

 

I wonder if he ment the I4's???

 

Yah, count me in the club.