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TO: All Acura Sales, Service & Parts Managers



FROM: American Honda Service Division



RE: Class Action Announcement – Specific Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions



All 1999-02 3.2TLs

2003 TLs except Type S up to VIN 19UUA5…3A019556

2003 TLs Type S up to VIN 19UUA5…3A019061

All 2001-02 3.2 CLs

2003 3.2 CLs up to VIN 19UYA42..3A005203



A settlement agreement was reached with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. regarding a class action lawsuit on the above mentioned vehicles.



The court’s final approval of the proposed settlement is to be heard on December 28, 2006.

NOTE 1: This settlement is not yet final. Once again, it will be presented to the Court for final approval on December 28, 2006. If the settlement is not approved or does not become final for any reason, the order certifying a class for settlement purposes will be vacated and the litigation will resume as though no settlement had been reached.



NOTE 2: Until the settlement has been approved by the courts, please refer inquiries to Gilardi Co, LLC, at telephone number 800-356-9451, or http://www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com



NOTE 3: Even if a settlement is approved by the court, some class members may opt out such that they are not bound by the terms of the settlement.



SUMMARY: No action on your part is required at this time. This message is simply to keep you informed of a pending settlement. Customers may see references to this settlement in major market newspapers or on an Internet news site, and then ask you for additional information.



American Honda will provide you with updated information as it becomes available.