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NHTSA Campaign 02V119000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Issued by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · Reported May 14, 2002 · 25,765 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ACURA RL 2000 25,765
ACURA RL 2001 25,765
ACURA RL 2002 25,765

Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V119000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.