Hey guys went to the dealership to get a few warranty things fixed, they were just going to look at it then order the parts and i would bring it in later this week, but they ran my vin and all that stuff and said their was a RECALL on the water pump and timing belt or something like that he said this was brand new issued 9-18-03, so they would not let me leave with my car like that so i got a new tsx loaner brand new pretty cool, but i looked at the service notice and there are a lot of cars affected 02 and 03 cl and tl so you guys need to check this out my car was affected and it is a 2003 type s and i bought it last september

have any of you guys heard of this???????????????????????????????????


kevin

 

Only on the 6 speeder I think!!

 

i saw the service bullitin and it had 02 cl and tl and 03 cl and tl and tl are autos and cl 02

 

r u sure

 

positive it only affects certain vin #'s so you will have to check on yours, this happened today

 

How do you know if you VIN # is affected. I bought my car last september too.

 

Released September 19, 2003

Product Update: Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner
Safety Recall: V6 Engine Water Pump Recall

Background

Product Update: The timing belt tensioner is filled with
oil to dampen oscillation. Due to a manufacturing
problem, the tensioner oil can leak. If enough oil is lost,
the timing belt loosens and causes engine noise.
Safety Recall: All vehicles not yet repaired under
service bulletin 02-022, Safety Recall: V6 Engine Water
Pump, are also eligible for this product update. They
are identified on a separate campaign responsibility
report. Effective immediately, discontinue the use of
service bulletin 02-022, and use the repair and
warranty information in this service bulletin instead.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner Product Update:

2002 3.2TL: From VIN 19UUA5...2A051141 thru end of production

2003 3.2TL: From VIN 19UUA5...3A000001 thru 19UUA5...3A043888

2002 3.2CL: From VIN 19UYA4...2A003900 thru end of production

2003 3.2CL: From VIN 19UYA4...3A000001 thru
19UYA4...3A009883

2002 MDX: From VIN 2HNYD1...2H505108 thru
2HNYD1...2H545156

Some vehicles affected by this product update are still in dealer inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold or leased.

Water Pump Safety Recall:

2003 3.2TL: From VIN 19UUA5...3A030788 thru
19UUA5...3A035155

2003 3.2CL: From VIN 19UYA4...3A007392 thru
19UYA4...3A008174

2002 MDX: VIN 2HNYD1...2H534751
From VIN 2HNYD1...2H535893 thru
2HNYD1...2H538954
VIN 2HNYD1...2H539162
VIN 2HNYD1...2H539327

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a
notification of this product update. Customers will
receive one of two notifications, based on whether the
vehicle was already repaired according to service
bulletin 02-022. Examples of the customer notifications
are at the end of this service bulletin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

One of two corrective actions is appropriate, based on
whether the vehicle is affected by the water pump recall
and, if so, if the recall has been done.

1. If the vehicle is affected by the recall and the repair
has not been done, inspect the casting die number
on the water pump housing. If the casting die
number is “9,” replace the water pump, the timing
belt, and the timing belt auto-tensioner.

2. If the vehicle is not affected by the recall or it was
already repaired, replace the timing belt autotensioner.

 

Oh this made my day....

I guess it is time to pull the Super Charger and take a ride to the dealership....

 

This is OLD.......

 

The water pump info is old but not the TIMING BELT TENSIONER!!!

 

u dont want the dealer to know about it??

 

oh well, gotta check muh vin

 

This is the old recall: the one about it being misaligned...
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.


This new TSB is for the Tensioner pulley LEAKING OIL....

DAMNIT!!!!!!!... i could punch something right now...

I know those jerky boys will make me pull the charger to do the recall work..

 

fawk man, i didnt get no letter in the mail or n e thing.

does this have any thing to do w/ the crank pulley

 

Darrin, it just got released on September 19th 2003 as stated above..... I am not sure how long HONDA/ACURA has to contact you via U.S. Postal, it might be up to 120 days or something stupid for you to get a letter...

 

mine isnt affected according to its vin and that list

 

I'll bring it up when i find time to go to the dealer to fix a few rattles, it seems like i'm at the dealer twice a month or more, i aint got time for this shit, i cant even get a loaner or anything so i just chill in the waiting room

 

check out www.alldata.com for any recall on any car

 

Ah! time to call the dealer schedule a service (Recall) appointment and drop my CLS, pick up a tsx and get this corrected. I think my CLS has to have both done:
1) Product Update: Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner
2) Safety Recall: V6 Engine Water Pump Recall

I will double check!


This is a big problem for Acura! maybe it will cost more than the tranny problem.

Nashua.

Acura site does NOT list my CLS in any new Recall
Oh wait a sec.. my CLS is a 2001!

Ah...

 

wtf!!! i just checked my vin and it is affcted by both.. if this tread is old why the fuck didnt acura mail me a letter?

and i remeber asking the dealer if this did affect me and he said no. wtf!!

 

is this showing on ownerlink for you guys, i just get this message

 

JakeCL, I got the same message on my owners link too.

Your 2003 Acura CL is not included in the Ignition Recall. For more information, please see the Press Release and FAQ.

Your 2003 Acura CL is not included in the Transmission Warranty Extension. For more information, please see the Press Release.


There are no current safety recalls for your 2003 Acura CL.

If you experience problems or you have further questions, contact your dealer for assistance.

You can also find more information from:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-9746
800-382-2238

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
Auto Safety Hotline 888.327.4236

 

What is this TSB:

03-003 FEB 03 Interior - Power Seat Rail Synchronization Update

I had my driver's seat motor replcaed, Is it under this TSB?

Nashua.

 

what ever this is it must be pretty important because the dealership would not let me leave in my car, but got a new tsx it had live 12 miles on it, it runs good, but nothing like a cl and interior is awsome in the tsx and they handle pretty well

kevin

 

Got this from the OWNER'S link (acura.com)







Concerned about safety? So is Acura. That's why Owner Link provides up-to-date recall information about your vehicle. Because Owner Link recall listings are based on your Acura's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), they are specific to your vehicle.

Your 2003 Acura CL is not included in the Ignition Recall. For more information, please see the Press Release and FAQ.

Your 2003 Acura CL is not included in the Transmission Warranty Extension. For more information, please see the Press Release.


There are no current safety recalls for your 2003 Acura CL.

If you experience problems or you have further questions, contact your dealer for assistance.

You can also find more information from:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-9746
800-382-2238

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
Auto Safety Hotline 888.327.4236


Does that mean i'm safe?

 

i would think not, i would call the dealer and have them run the vin!

 

GOOD CATCH SLY!!!!

Looks like it doesnt affect the 01's!!!

 

I dodged this one.

 

The owner link fo my car says no recalls either. & my VIN doesn't match any on the list above.

 

Guys, don't necessarily trust that you're safe just because the owners link isn't listing it yet. Go by the VIN range and give your dealer a call.

In the past Acura has been slow updating the owners link with information. As I recall it took them awhile for the transmission warranty extension to finally show up after it had been officially announced.

 

SWEET, my vin is in there for the belt! Oh wait, thats bad news!

Oh well, I guess I get a new timing belt for free so I don't have to worry about it for another 105k miles!

 

No, you can just worry about your tranny. :P

 

Guess 400+hp didn't break it This is actually good news... get a new timing belt and possibly water-pump!!

 

On a serious note... I have my appt. on Friday morning - I am taking the car AS IS. Hopefully they won't babble too much about the UR Crank and all the other nonsense in the car.

Will keep you folks posted.

 

You see this....

 

 

 

Safety Recall: All vehicles not yet repaired under
service bulletin 02-022, Safety Recall: V6 Engine Water
Pump, are also eligible for this product update.

So does this mean if i arleady got the water pump fixed i dont need to do this or do i need this?

 

anyone know where i can get full tsb listings? i mean, not just the titles but all the reports.

 

drama queen

sometimes, it's good to b the original