| NHTSA Record Id: 1837 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: ACURA |
| Recalled Component Id: 000014891000203635000000228 |
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| Model Name: RL |
Model Year: 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V119000 |
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| Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Feb, 14 2000 |
End date of Manufacturing: Mar, 07 2002 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 25765 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : May, 16 2002 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Report Received Date: May, 14 2002 |
| Record Creation date : May, 14 2002 |
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| Defect Summary : On certain passenger vehicles, during the manufacturing process, oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust. this oil can leak into the brake stop switch and contaminate the electrical contacts. |
Consequence Summary: Eventually, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brakes are applied, which increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will clean any excess oil from the pedal assembly and replace the stop switch. owner notification began may 16, 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 acura at 1-800-382-2238. |
Recall 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). |
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