Cracked dashboard in '04 TL

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Jan 20, 2019 | 11:12 AM

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guitarplayer16

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Originally Posted by jjilk1

Has anyone found out if there was ever a class action lawsuit or recall issued for the crappy TL dashboards? Mine is so cracked that the air bag lights go on, indicating that its been deactivated, according to my mechanic. I am really worried about safety because of this crappy dash!

Take it as a coincidence your airbag light is on while the dashboard is cracked.
A cracked dashboard isn't associated with any airbag sensors, and if it was then you bet there would be a recall.

Have the airbag code read with a scan tool to verify.

Jan 21, 2019 | 08:40 AM

#1482

DMZ

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Originally Posted by dpenhead

Whoever came up with the idea for that material for the dash should be flogged and beaten by all unsatisfied drivers of this otherwise wonderful car...

Flogged and beaten? So should the person who wrote the routing algorithms for our Navigation system!
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May 8, 2019 | 09:12 PM

#1483

James Platts

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Dash Recall

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Originally Posted by csmeance

Acura isn't going to do a recall for this issue since it poses NO saftey issue. The vinyl is cracking and that's it. The airbag will still deploy, and if anything deploy better since it's going to be easier for it to break through the brittle vinyl. No debris will go flying and there will be no additional risk to occupants.

The only thing they will probably do is issue an internal memo or a TSB about the issue and advise a better replacement idea/procedure. Maybe they might even start selling a new vinyl skin for it!

This isn't nessesarily the standard for Auto Manufacturers. My 2007 Toyota Camry had a very similar issue with the dash (you could put your finger right through it on a hot day!). They did send out a Recall, but because it wasn't a Safety issue, the Recall was not a lifetime recall. It was only good until I believe July 1st, 2018. However they did pay 100% of the cost.

Jul 8, 2019 | 08:09 PM

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If you use a Coverlay, please insure you use a sunshade. The one day I forgot to use a sunshade in Florida. My Coverlay warped just above the airbag, and now I have to try to glue the damn thing down again. If that doesn't work, I'm going to try to replace it with Rock Auto, where I bought it.