is it true there are recalls with 2003 tl-s's , something about the belt? whats that all about?

 

Do a search or look on owner's link on Acura website. It's been discussed enough.

 

thanks

 

timing belt tensioner, and at the sametime, they will change your timing belt and water pump. had it done last week and had them fix the sunroof and driver's side seatbelt buckle rattles also. took about a day and had them wash it too

 

I just checked the Owner's Link and there is no such recall for the 2003 TL-S.

 

I have a 2003 TL-P, and it says 'no recalls' on my Owner Link site, too, but I received the recall notice, and I did take it in and the did the replacement. Just FYI...

 

thanks,im going to get my vin soon, im toooo lazy now

 

Seems like this is your response for alot of things.

 

I haven't heard anything about recalls. Is there anywhere I can put my vin# in and find out if my 03 needs to be recalled or is the phone call to the dealer the only way to find out???

 

So what is usually done when there is a recall??

 

Timing Belt TSB was released over two months ago. Not all 2003's were affected. They do not change out Timing belt unless it needs it. Same with Water Pump. Mine only needed the Tensioner.

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=62404

Latest TSB for Timing Belt Tensioner
It also addresses the water pump issue. Check your VIN's:

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

 

i am bringing mine TL-S to get that fix this thursday...

 

Same here. Should I inquire further and who should I talk to?

 

Are 2002 TL-S included in the recall or just the 03's.

 

Took mine in and they only changed the tensioner. No water pump or timing belt change needed.